When preparing for the SAT Reading section, it's easy to think that simply reading more practice passages will boost your score significantly. However, my personal experience taught me that a strategic focus on specific question types yields much faster and more substantial improvements. For example, I initially spent three months doing general reading practice and gained just 10 points. Frustrated, I turned to a method that involved identifying my weakest question subtype through detailed analysis of my past mistakes rather than relying on vague instincts. Using Lumist's Al Tutor, I discovered that inference questions — which I thought were manageable — were where I was losing most points. By concentrating exclusively on inference questions for two weeks and drilling until I consistently scored 9/10, I raised my score by 40 points quickly. Then, I applied the same focused approach to main purpose and detail questions, each for two-week intervals. This method wasn't just about drilling questions but about understanding the underlying skills required for each type. Tools like Lumist’s Question Bank made it easy to filter and practice one question type sustainably without burnout. Additionally, tracking progress with data instead of gut feelings helped me stay objective and motivated. For students currently preparing for SAT Reading, consider this focused, subtype-specific practice approach. Identify your weaknesses with accurate data, target those question types with dedicated drills, and move on only when you consistently perform well. This incremental, structured method can transform your preparation and significantly boost your reading score in a matter of weeks.