1730 ok for harvard?

<p>
[quote]
It sucks since I got 217 PSAT and 2070 SAT, which is really gay.

[/quote]
</p>

<p>DUDE OMG SO GAY</p>

<p>1730 = autoreject from harvard.</p>

<p>if you are a freshman, i encourage you to not spend your time on this website. you have plenty of time, man, before the hellish process of college admissions begins to go down. if you consider yourself a smart guy, you will do fine and probably be happy with your score, even if it's not a 2300+.</p>

<p>avoid this site, though, for the next couple years if you want to enjoy your life.</p>

<p>
[quote]
1730 = autoreject from harvard.

[/quote]
</p>

<p>True story. Especially if it's representative of your academic skills. COME ON, KID! This is Harvard! How could you even think that would be ok for them?! </p>

<p>Berkeley and NYU (great schools but not of Harvard's academic rigor when it comes to admissions) will likely reject a 1730.</p>

<p>A guy with a 1700 did get into Stanford from CC which sparked a HUGE debate/uproar (because he was also an hispanic minority which people assumed was the only reason he got in). But he had a near perfect GPA, the most extensive ECs you could imagine, and great essays. The SAT score was an outlier to his extraordinary profile.</p>

<p>You have a slight 0.0000023 percent change of being that one urban myth if you're a SPECTACULAR candidate on every.single.other.front. but a 1730-level student, with GPA reflecting that, will be an auto-reject. Your file won't be read twice.</p>

<p>im a junior and i didnt study and that's the same exact score i got. i'm sorry, but my parents are panicking and saying that i wont get into UC Davis. </p>

<p>which is basically my fav school so far. </p>

<p>i think a perfect score is what you need.</p>

<p>if you don't have a 2000 anything can happen (i.e. nothing is a safety).</p>

<p>that's just my opinion though.</p>

<p>SAT tests on one thing the SAT. You don't have to be "smart" or anything. You have to just think the way the SAT people want you to. If you're a good testtaker which I know some of you are, it is possible to go 2400 w/o any preparation. Thus the art of testtaking: QED</p>

<p>What is considered not studying?</p>

<p>I took three practice tests, plus the math section from a fourth one, wrote two essays, and look through the College Board prep book for a couple of hours.</p>

<p>Is that considered studying or not?</p>

<p>That's definitely studying. :) I think you'll be fine since you're taking the time to prepare yourself. I know some people who go into testing literally without having opened a book. Some of them even do really well.</p>

<p>I took the SAT in 8th grade as part of that talent search thing and got <1100 (on the old one). When I actually took it for college my jr yr i got a 2350 without formal studying, so honestly it depends on you personally. I actually think a 1730 is really good for a freshman.</p>

<p>1730 to 2300 in two years?
definitely you can do it I think
that's a pretty good score for a freshman (though not insanely high, ive known a few eighth graders who have scored 1800+ lol!)
start light preparation now througout your sophomore year, and then study hard your junior year
i went from a 1660 to 2060 in half a year with minimal study, so i think you're fine.
good luck!</p>

<p>hey are u kiddin i got around that at the end of eighth grade and really there's not much difference between then and freshman year.</p>

<p>okay maybe it was a little higher but yeah =)</p>

<p>when i took it in the eight grade, i got a 1390, and a year later, im at 1730, so im pretty pleased with the growth.</p>

<p>anyone have any suggestions as to how to keep my pattern going?</p>

<p>Sell your soul to the SAT. Sign up for as many SAT prep classes as you can, and for a bed time story read a book of SAT vocabulary. Since you are a freshman, it is vital that you start now before it's too late. I started studying for the SAT when I was beginning junior high and I did a practice test every weekend. </p>

<p>It is very important that you have a perfect SAT score and end up at Harvard, which is the only good school that you should consider. Don't bother applying anywhere else.</p>

<p>lol @catsushi</p>

<p>i agree i sound a little too ambitious, but it is really my dream to go to harvard, so i really want to do everything in my power to get a 2400. i was just wondering weather there are some simple, yet effective, ways to get good SAT scores.</p>

<p>my english and writing need most improvement. some say reading TIME and Forbes will help a lot, is that true? any1 else no how to raise english and writing?</p>

<p>Sorry, I couldn't help but add some sarcasm.</p>

<p>In all seriousness, though, I would start by applying good grammar/use of vocabulary to everyday conversations and even things like posts on CC. For example, avoid online slang (like "any1") and capitalize your sentences. Read lots of classical books that you'd be interested in, not necessarily Forbes or the TIME magazine. After a while, you learn to catch on to what is good and bad english.</p>

<p>I have to add that I disagree with you preparing for the SAT as a freshman. I definitely didn't start until my junior year. There are so many more important things you can do with your life than the SAT, like developing a talent or passion. There are so many kids out there with perfect SAT scores that Harvard can easily pick from, it doesn't matter that much anymore.</p>

<p>yes, there are simple, effective ways to get "good" SAT scores...but a 2400 is a whole new story. in my experience and everyone I know, for a REALLY HIGH SAT score, you've either got what it takes or you don't, so try not to "obsess" too much.</p>

<p>I have not heard of a single person who PRACTICED their way to a 2400. Anyone else?</p>

<p>I'm pretty sure it's possible to practice your way up to a 2400. Learning grammar really well, knowing how to navigate the passages and knowing alg 2-pre cal should be all you need. Easier said than done though.
@rohin: My dad got a subscription for me to read TIME but it didn't help much, in my opinion. I picked up vocab words by reading fiction novels (which my mom and dad disapproved of since "fantasy is not reality" :P ) I do not think that a perfect SAT score is necessary to get into Harvard. Would be better to start honing your skills and finding something to be passionate about. Participating in competitions or doing research will be more important than SAT scores, I think.</p>

<p>I'd say you're on track. But as some said, don't spend too much time, if any, on this site for now. Wait at least until summer of sophomore year. </p>

<p>To me, prep books (not just getting them, but which ones you get) are vital to improving your score. This summer, you might want to start thinking about getting what I think are the two best books - The Official SAT Study Guide and Kaplan's 2400.</p>

<p>But don't think too much about SATs yet - focus on making amazing ECs! PM me if you want more - I've got a lot of advice I could give you.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

<p>Also, to freesia-</p>

<p>Actually, one of my friend's "practiced" their way to a perfect score (no tutoring or classes, just a bunch of practice with books) just recently and my cousin, through 3 months of full-on hardcore studying each night, rose from a mid 21-- to a 2390. </p>

<p>I'd say it's mostly practice getting up to 2200, but after that you tap into your natural ability which propels you to the highly acclaimed 2300+</p>

<p>@ttan,
any reason why you like Kaplan's 2400 over the rest? (i understand the official sat study guide)</p>

<p>Have you looked at it? </p>

<p>I feel like it's the only book of its kind- the way Kaplan narrowed it down to only the toughest questions you'll ever come across and gave great explanations on how to tackle them can really help improve your score. Official SAT Study Guide to get started, Kaplan 2400 to hone and focus your study. </p>

<p>For practice, I would recommend Princeton's 11 Practice SATs. I found them to be slightly harder than the actual SAT, but overall I saw them as fantastic practice-where else can you find 11 practice tests?</p>

<p>But again, try not to think about it too much yet. It's good you're thinking about it early, but this is probably too early. Be careful- don't make my mistake and overstudy for it =)</p>