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How to Improve Your SAT Reading Score by 100 Points
Direct answer: a 100-point jump usually comes from three changes at once: better passage strategy, faster evidence checking, and a weekly review system that tells you exactly which question types keep costing points.
| Problem | What it usually means | Fix this week |
|---|---|---|
| Running out of time | You read too slowly or over-check early questions | Practice timed passage sets with a hard stop |
| Missing evidence questions | You are choosing plausible answers instead of text-supported ones | Underline the proof before locking an answer |
| Score won’t move | You review wrong answers vaguely | Log misses by question type and trap pattern |
What the next 30 days should look like
Week 1 should rebuild passage approach and timing. Weeks 2 and 3 should focus on the question types you miss most. Week 4 should combine full-section practice with review. Your review time should be at least as long as your test time.
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FAQ
Is 100 points realistic in one season?
Yes, if your review gets more specific and you fix repeated question-type mistakes instead of just doing more passages.
What matters more: vocabulary or passage strategy?
For most students, passage strategy and evidence checking move the score faster.
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