SAT Practice Resources

We've compiled the best online resources for SAT preparation. Below are a list of practice questions, tips and strategies and book recommendations to help you raise your scores.

 

Ivy Global Resources

List of recommended SAT Books - by Ivy Global

SAT Tips & Strategies - by Ivy Global

SAT Vocabulary - by Ivy Global

 

Practice Questions

Official SAT Practice Test 2008-2009 - A full length test by the College Board (administrators of the SAT) in pdf format.

SAT Subject Test Preparation Book - A booklet by the College Board about taking subject tests, including sample questions.

Real Essay Topics from March 2005 - Dec 2007 - Compiled by an anonymous source.

Essay Topics on Recent Official SAT Tests - By the College Board.

 

Strategies and Tips

Xiggi's SAT Prep Method - A self-study method for SAT preparation that we largely endorse, involving practicing real SAT questions. The next best thing to taking an Ivy Global SAT prep class.

College Confidential SAT Prep Discussion Board - College Confidential is the largest college admissions site.

Tips on Writing a Good SAT Essay - By someone from the Princeton Review.

 

Vocabulary

Rocket Review Vocabulary List - About 300 frequently appearing SAT words in pdf format.

1000 Most common SAT words (Spark Notes) - A list of high frequency SAT words in pdf format.

Free Rice - Practice your SAT vocabulary and help fight world hunger at the same time.