Really? My SAT scores were average for admit to the college I attended. I never had a tutor, never looked at test strategy guides, and took the test only once, and my parents were lower middle class. The people I know who got 800s (perfect SAT scores in those days) did not game the system - 5 minutes talking to them would reveal that they were very, very smart individuals.
Want to do well on the SATs?
1. take all the math classes your high school offers
2. pay attention in those classes
3. read a lot of adult-level books (I read tons of scifi)
and you'll do fine without needing any gamesmanship.
BTW, I'd advise caution with gaming your way into a tough college, rather than doing the work. It will assume a solid foundation in math, and you'll still have to work hard. Having to struggle, then transfer out after a year, is not doing yourself a favor.
Me, I struggled and came pretty close to flunking out.
Want to do well on the SATs?
1. take all the math classes your high school offers
2. pay attention in those classes
3. read a lot of adult-level books (I read tons of scifi)
and you'll do fine without needing any gamesmanship.