<p>So basically, the title says it all. Is an 1820 a good score for a first try without ANY (and I mean, NONE AT ALL) studying? 530 math, 630 CR, 660 Writing. What can I do to raise this to at least a 2300? Taking it again in June, btw.</p>
<p>which sat test did you take?
and yes that is a very good score
even honor students with excellent academic records have trouble in their first ever SAT test as the SAT itself is put together in a confusing format
it seems like your math needs a lot of improvement but good news is that it’s by far the easiest section to improve (from my personal experience)
just do the blue book and you’ll see your mark sky rocket after you familiarize yourself with the format</p>
<p>I’m going to have to say that it’s going to be extremely difficult to bring your score up 450+ points in two weeks…But Goodluck!</p>
<p>You had an 1160 on your first try (I’m not counting writing) which is decent for not studying. My son had a 1230 his first time, also without studying. His second try was 1350, without any studying as well. His V score went up only 10 points, the rest was in math because he learned alot more.</p>
<p>I suggest that you not do as my son did and that you study and perhaps get some tutoring targeted to your weak points in math and then you can do better.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>go through princeton Sat book, kaplan, and college board sat book and take as many practice tests as you can. I’m talking like take 12 practice tests.</p>
<p>Should I get the newest version of the Blue Book or will an '09 version work?</p>
<p>I got 1940 first try without any studying… then 2070 after a night of studying on cc. I thought I had at least 2200, but guess note. Now I’m gonna take it again during June, and I need to get at least 2200. And three times is the unofficial rule for how many times you can take the sat, so…
Good luck to both of us, and I’m planning on doing many many practice tests this few weeks. 
I’m using the 09’ Princeton review book and the light blue collegeboard book. I believe its 09’ as well.</p>
<p>Hope you can get 2300!</p>
<p>Thank-you and best wishes to you as well! :D</p>
<p>I’ll also be using I Need a Pencil. (Google it). xD</p>