Okay, I have to admit that I expected to love this book even before I saw it. Gary Gruber guided me through my own SAT preparation, and I have every reason to believe that he can guide you through yours.
If you buy only one SAT test prep book, choose this one! It's the only book I've seen for the SAT that fulfills all of my high expectations for an ideal test prep study guide.
First, you'll actually learn the material.
Not all study guides review the material you need to know. But here, there's a comprehensive vocabulary list with clear definitions and plenty of vocab quizzes to hone your skills. There's an intensive math refresher section that will make you more than prepared for the SAT's math sections. And there's a thorough review of grammar that will help you through the written sections.Then, you learn to strategize.
Gruber is an expert at re-making students into skilled critical thinkers. This book gives you access to his expertise. You'll learn innovative strategies for every section that will help you maximize your productivity throughout the test.Meanwhile, you'll be practicing all along.
Throughout the review lessons, you'll have the opportunity to test your skills with practice questions and read the thorough explanations of the answers. Practice questions are essential for keeping you focused on mastering the SAT's style of testing.Finally - Test Time!
This book contains five full-length practice tests in the SAT style, which is more than enough to track your improvement over time. Unlike many books, all answers are explained. While the College Board's official guide is the only "authentic" source for practice tests, this is a very good replica.