<p>I'm a freshman in high school and I recently took the SATs for free at a local college. Today, I got my scores and I got:
410 Math
490 Reading
590 Writing (56 Grammmar and 8 Essay)
I struggled a lot on the math portion mainly because I haven't learnt some of the material yet being that I am in Algebra 1. I think I would have done better on the reading if I had more time. Do you guys have any advice on how to raise my score by the time I have to take the test officially? I know these scores arent good but, are they good considering that I'm a freshman or are they still pretty bad?</p>
<p>my advice: take practice classes (a lot of people say they don’t help, but i felt like they really helped me)
-practicepracticepractice math. geometry + algebra ii really help with the entire process, but the thing you really need to be careful about is making stupid mistakes.
-writing is easy, but you just need to know the little tricks. again, practice classes or practicing on your own could help.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for your advice :)</p>
<p>Lol just wait until you’re a junior. Automatic +800 lmao</p>
<p>Haha. I sure hope so!</p>
<p>I think it depends. I got around a 2100 as a freshman, and my score hasn’t changed much since. But my friend’s score went up like 400 points between her freshman and senior years just due to learning more in class. I would advise you to do some courses or self-study, but don’t worry too much. Your junior PSAT should be much more accurate.</p>
<p>Thanks 
I hope to get somewhere in the 2000s by the time it actually counts.</p>
<p>I think it all depends. I was in eighth grade in Algebra I and took the SATs. I got a 560 on reading, 530 on Writing, and 410 on math (so 1500 total). That is very similar to what your score is, especially in math. In Algebra I, you are just beginning to ferment the important concepts in math. Geometry and Algebra II are necessary for the math section of the SAT (especially in some school systems). </p>
<p>My junior year of high school (in AP Calculus AB) I got a 770 Reading, 790 Math, 760 Writing, 2320 total. Your score will and can easily go up, simply by learning the material. </p>
<p>Don’t worry at all or even use these scores as an indicator of how you will do. </p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>I really hope learn a lot of the stuff on there. They didn’t look too hard but I had no clue how to solve them.</p>
<p>Don’t worry about it as a freshman. Math comes with learning how to solve problems, which you’ll get to.
Grammar is sort of something you need to learn by yourself, as schools (at least mine) do a sort of crappy job teaching you.
CR is really just practice.</p>
<p>I got in the 1900s my sophomore year on a diagnostic test and ended up with a 2400 my second time around this year. =]</p>
<p>Oh wow. 2400? That would be a dream come true!</p>
<p>Math: Learn Algebra 2 and Geometry. You can’t get anywhere on the SAT without them. Its not so much specific things from geometry you need to know except the big things (right angle triangle stuff, interior angles) but a general sort of intuition for geometry. The algebra parts, I’ve found, are easier, though that might just be my 8th grade geometry and much more recent algebra 2 (plus calc uses algebra more than it use geometry) experience speaking. If you’re in an honors geometry and an honors algebra 2 class then the SAT math shouldn’t be a problem. </p>
<p>Crit reading: You have time till your next SAT, so start reading books. Lots and lots and lots of them. In 7th grade I got 640 on the Crit reading (with Duke Tip, or something like that) only because read all the time. If you read good books ( not necessarily “War and Peace”, but things a bit deeper than typical teen fiction) a lot, the vocab sections and comprehension sections are a breeze. Don’t just learn vocab by memorizing or stuff like that. If you’re a better reader school is a lot easier too. </p>
<p>Writing: can’t say much on this. I didn’t too well on this because my grammar is based on if it sounds correct, not any understanding of linguistic principles. I’ve heard “elements of style” is a great grammar guide, though Silverturtle’s Guide to the SAT has a good grammar review. The essay part is about being able to write under pressure. If you can do that pretty well, you’re set.</p>
<p>Just another note, I have heard that for the majority of people, your score shoots up about 100 points tge second time you take the test, even if you don’t actually have anymore knowledge. This is because the second time you are used to the format and have an idea of how to pace yourself time-wise.</p>
<p>That would be great. Im definitely going to learn Geometry and Algebra</p>