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On October 1st, I got my 3rd official perfect SAT reading score on the SAT Critical Reading section.
I feel safe saying at this point that it is not luck that has gotten me those three 800s, but a combination of free reading, vocabulary skills, reading-section strategy and SAT test experience that anyone can master if they truly want a perfect SAT reading score.
An 800 on the SAT Reading section is guaranteed to help you win scholarships and seats at top colleges and universities around the world.
I’m pretty proud of this, so I’m going to show you the proof – and I hope it is motivating to you, because it can be done!
(My Perfect Score on the October 1st, 2011 SAT)
The cool thing was – I got this perfect SAT reading score even when I missed one Critical Reading question.
I know exactly which question it was, too… I ignored my gut instinct and changed my answer, and as soon as the test was over I knew I had made a mistake. It ate me up inside for weeks while I waited for the scores to come in. I was really frustrated that I might have blown my perfect Critical Reading score.
And when the scores did come in, I was right about one thing – I had missed a question in the Critical Reading – but there it was, nevertheless – a perfect 800 on the SAT Critical Reading.
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A perfect SAT reading score is within your reach as well!
There are four simple action steps you can take starting today to greatly improve your chances of getting a perfect 800 on the SAT Critical Reading section.
1) Learn the secrets of the SAT Critical Reading Section:
First, go download the free Urgent Report on SAT Reading (you can download it for free by subscribing for my mailing list which will also get you more subscriber-only exclusive content).
2) Read my top SAT Reading tips and articles:
Second, check out my blog articles about the SAT reading section – the complete reading archives are here.
Here is a short list of SAT Critical Reading articles that show you where to start:
- How to finish the SAT Critical Reading Section On Time
- How to Learn Speed Reading
- SAT Reading Comprehension Strategies
- The Best SAT Critical Reading Practice Skills
- Top 10 SAT Critical Reading Tips
- The Art of Skimming on the SAT and ACT
3) Practice reading sections in the Official SAT Study Guide
Then, do practice sections in the Official SAT Study Guide until you can get a perfect score on the SAT Critical Reading section.
4) Study vocabulary to improve your Critical Reading score
Don’t forget to build your vocabulary! Check out that article for suggested ways to build up your SAT vocab (which will also benefit you for the rest of your academic career, and, well, your whole life!).
Enroll in my Conquer SAT Vocabulary video course on Udemy for two hours of my best vocab tips in high-definition video, plus extras like quizzes and additional reading.
Good luck! Read those articles and you’ll be well on your way to your own perfect score on the SAT Critical Reading!
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Further Reading:
The Top 10 SAT Reading Tips
How to Read Faster
A Pro Tutor’s Reading Comprehension Strategies
Why You Must Study SAT Vocabulary
Free-Reading Book Lists for High Schoolers
Secrets of the SAT Study Guide
Additional Resources:
Conquer SAT Vocabulary Video Course
Winning College Scholarships Video Course
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Hello! I too got a perfect score on the critical reading section. Any idea how many test-takers a year achieve this score? Scouring the web hasn’t produced any definite results, though I’d estimate it’s around 900.
Thanks for stopping by, Dustin, and major congrats on your perfect CR score! I don’t have the goods on how many students snag a perfect 800, but I would be very interested to know – if you come across this information, you should come back and tell us! :)
Hi! I was wondering if you knew of any reading comprehension practice books that could help achieve a perfect 800 on r.c.?
Thanks.
Hi Rosana – as I’m fond of telling my students, the Critical Reading section is really just a giant vocabulary test. That means that for pretty much everyone, studying VOCAB should be their first priority if they want to improve their CR score. Try this list, which I approve 100% (it’s very targeted towards the SAT): Essential SAT Vocabulary (flashcards) (College Test Preparation)
.. once you’re freed from struggling with unknown words, you’ll probably find that there aren’t ANY questions that you can’t already critically reason out. Take notes on each paragraph, answer every question in your own words BEFORE looking at the answers they offer you, and then proceed by ELIMINATION, not by “looking for the right answer.” But, the strategies don’t work properly until you have a killer vocabulary, so start there! Trust me! :)
i’m international student. When taking the dual passage on section 8, i felt doubtful. I just read read read and read bla bla… but i can’t understand any word at all. Although i have learnt the vocabulary in the SAT especially Princeton Review, but still zero.
can’t u help me Christian !!!
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There’s no “quick and easy” solution for reading difficulties – it takes time and practice.
The more vocabulary study and free reading (magazines, newspaper, books, cereal boxes, ANYTHING!) you do, the better your score will be.
Best of luck!
your “internal speach” theory is really handsome and unbelievable! You deserves 800. :)
Haha… why thank you! Where are you from ? Are you about to take the SAT?
Germany. Yes, I am taking the 26 January SAT! thanks for asking. Where you studying now?
Btw, did you follow any specific vocabulary list? I am very poor at vocabulary.
I have trouble with reading comprehension
and writing any advice you can give me so that i can improve
hi christian,
i am very proud see your post of advise to helping people like me hit high sat score.Am very grateful.
Well, I got a 540 in my first SAT test, although my total score is fine of 2070. Now, I can get 630 on reading on practice tests, and I really want to struggle to get 700+, thanks for your share!:)
Hi I’m an international student. I am having great trouble with SAT. I have already practiced a lot but my CR is just 600 in maximum. My problem is that I can not fully understand what it is saying and I have no strategy but read and read. I did follow some tips from Barron reading but it didn’t change much. Please help me please