<p>Ok, so we all got our PSATs back. I didn't do as bad as I thought I would have in one of my older threads, but I didn't do that well either. I improved my writing score from 46 in sophomore year to 65 in junior year, and I reviewed my answers and I had like 4 careless mistakes, so it could have even been in the 70's (would have genuinely missed 2 questions because of lack of time). </p>
<p>Anyways, besides that, my goal for the next 4-5 months is to get a 2250 on the SATs, which is a 750 in each section. I think its possible, if you have comments, please share. But I am mainly asking for your suggestions on how to go about doing this. What strategies would you use for the next few months? What books would you use, or get in priority (if you can't get all of them ofcourse). </p>
<p>My scores for all three were very similar, though each for different reasons, my CR was 60, math 61 and Writing 65. CR was low because I ran out of time in the first section, so I had to leave several questions in a row blank, and rush through a few questions - this is probably because I was reading the whole passages too slow. </p>
<p>For math, I simply did not know what to do in some questions, so that's a problem.</p>
<p>And for writing, as I said before, they were careless mistakes, I am confident I can eventually get this grade to atleast over 700.</p>
<p>not much, i mean the first two times i took the sat, i got 1990 then 1980. I guess i studied the Princeton book over the summer and prayed before the test and then took the test.</p>
<p>waiting for my december scores...and then i'm probably gonna wallow for a week or two since i think i did pretty badly...and then forget about the SAT until the summer and start studying....i have too many AP classes to worry about it now...:(</p>
<p>PSAT: 186 soph / 199 junior year
SAT I: 2010 spring junior year / 2210 fall senior year</p>
<p>so the junior year psat was a pretty accurate prediction of my first sat score... but between the two SAT exams I did minimal studying... probably because I was just less stressed out and wasn't SICK for once hahaha... sometimes it's just luck :)</p>
<p>In April, I got an 1840 without studying much. I studied over the summer with 2 books: PR 11 Prac. Tests and the Official blue book. With PR, I studied all the explanations and learned from my mistakes. Then for real practice, I used the bluebook. I took the test in October and got a 2050, and then in November I was more careful and got a 2230. I guess its all about practice and not making careless mistakes.</p>
<p>I dunno, for everyone it's different. Most people like to use the huge-mongous "Blue Book" and just do practice tests until they collaspe, but I probably only did 2/howevermany tests there are in the book, haha. </p>
<p>I used the Barrons 2400 and did all their 'hard' problem sets at the end of each section (they have one for CR, math, and writing) - and since writing was actually my worst section, I did a few practice exams of just those grammar questions (underlined A B C D NO ERROR's) to get used to typical errors... needless to say my writing went from a 620 to a 730 haha... but my best section was CR for which I was lucky because that's the HARDEST to improve... eh. so just try to play up your worst sections! and yes on math, I feel it's easiest to make stupid mistakes - so if you have extra time, go back and double check even the most basic of problems!</p>
<p>I didn't really study that much after doing those... when it comes down to it, I've realized it's ALL you. you can't prep anymore. there's a point where it's just useless to keep trying... so just relax, and remember it's just one test. :) :) best of luck!</p>
<p>edit - okay so i just reread your post again... if CR is your worst section and you're a slow reader, DON'T read the whole passage. i used to do that - skim the passage really fast and then read the question, only to find i'd forgotten everything i just read, because when i'm nervous i don't retain info haha... it seems kinda risky i know, and i didn't do it the first time around. what i do is because the q's are mostly in chronological order, i first read the first paragraph, do the first few questions pertaining to those, read a bit more, answer questions... etc. and then i do generalized "what was the tone of the story?" at the very end. hope that helps! i actually learned this technique at this sat prep thing that cost 500$ awhile ago, the ONLY thing i learned that helped me... so yeah =)</p>
<p>Practice and skill. If you have at least some knack for test-taking/SAT, and if you practice till you're proven to yourself that you can do it, that's all it takes. I went 204 PSAT---> 2300 SAT.</p>
<p>I agree w/ Murasaki completely--practice and confidence. Just don't take all the stress! It's actually really stressful but try to act to urself about this!</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure I got ~180 on my PSAT. I ended up getting 2250 on the SAT on my second try (2100 on my first try). My best advice is to start studying early and take as many practice tests as possible. Go over EVERY question afterward (Including the ones you get right) in the solutions section of your book.</p>
<p>yah definitely there is hope for everyone. i want to say that till some extent, the test is based on luck.
Fresh PSAT: 145- i like cried
Junior PSAT: 199
1st SAT: 1990
2nd SAT: 1980- almost lost hope and didnt even want to take it anymore
3rd SAT : 2300</p>