<p>Again, I don't appreciate you trying to insult me...I don't know where you came up with that assumption. Are you perhaps jealous of other people's scores?</p>
<p>Not that I'm a nerd, but calling people nerds on a COLLEGE COUNSELLING FORUM is kind of...stupid</p>
<p>college bound doesn't have to mean nerd....</p>
<p>you can have a good social life and be smart</p>
<p>but you obsessive nerds take it to a whole new level</p>
<p>So how do you know I don't have a social life? How am I a nerd? Please, I want to know the justification behind your insults...</p>
<p>well i don't know if im right.....but what you're saying really makes you sound like a nerd</p>
<p>Thank you, Icedragonad! ONLY 98th percentile? Pfft!</p>
<p>Excellent job, Predator, and best of luck with next year's PSAT, and with the rest of the college admissions process. Try not to stress out too much over this stuff.</p>
<p>All I said is that there's nothing wrong with Predator to want to prep, and you call me a nerd and throw all kinds of insults at me.</p>
<p>I definitely disagree with those who have been telling Arti/UP to get a life, socialize more, et cetera, et cetera. Doing so is simply pushing one paradigm - albeit the societally accepted one - onto others. Why do so? Neither is necessarily the "correct" worldview or philosophy, given that both paradigms are completely subjective!</p>
<p>(And, yes, 213 is very good, but why should someone who is looking to improve their academics be discouraged? Especially in a mean sort of way? I'm surprised that people on CC are actually discouraging someone from reading more!)</p>
<p>OMg are you people seriously crazy? No one is discouraging the OP from scoring higher than 213, good like to him, its the way this post is structured, however, that is really annoying.</p>
<p>" Should i worry about a 213" Come on! And who uses paradigm this is a freaking discussion board who are you all trying to impress with your advanced vocabulary?</p>
<p>and no Arti i am not jealous of your scores, im pretty sure mine are higher anyways</p>
<p>Really, you're the annoying one here. The OP just wants to know how to improve his score so he can make NMSF for sure, and you're calling the post structure annoying? People ask these kinds of questions ALL THE TIME, so why single the OP out? Then you call me a nerd and insinuate I have no social life for saying that there's nothing wrong with the OP wanting to prep? You have some nerve to go around, calling other people annoying.</p>
<p>And I didn't specifically mean my score...you just seemed to be getting pretty flustered about the OP not being satisfied with a 213. But while we're having ego contests, I got a 235. You?</p>
<p>Are you seriously that pathetic? I don't care what you got, and it's not just the OP thats contirbuting to my anger, its people like you, and others who get 2390 on the SAT and make posts announcing " Horrible SAT score, disaster no college will take me" It's just pilled up and i had to take my anger out, and it had to be on this post. If you look at my first comment to the poster i specifically mentioned that i find these types of posts annoying, not singling out anyone.</p>
<p>Anyways arti i see your obviously in need of something to do so go read a book because that 235 of yours will not get you anywhere as the OP says " You should be worried"</p>
<p>You tied with my sophomore score (although I got 76 math by missing 1 math question (stupid mistake) so I would have gotten 217 and made National Merit for my state). Anyways - one score at one setting doesn't mean much - and 213 is enough for National Merit in many states.</p>
<p>Anyhow, it's just one test setting. Scores can vary from one setting to another. heck, some people's scores do drop - while others can climb by a lot.</p>
<p>shopaholi234 - I think that there's no better way to connote the combination of one's belief system and worldview, other than describing it as a paradigm. I know that it's misused constantly now. The meaning I hold the term to have is the definition established in the beginning of the century, especially in the context of the scientific paradigm. Carl Jung has interesting views on the topic, if you'd like to know more.</p>
<p>You will be absolutely fine.</p>
<p>I got a 207 sophomore year and then a 234 junior year. I was more mentally prepared in junior, and I took a lot of practice tests. If you keep on practicing and studying for the SAT in general, you'll end up internalizing the SAT, and I believe you can do very well.</p>
<p>A 213 for a sophomore is a very good score, however.</p>
<p>I dont mean to interrupt this little flare, but I believe it is pretty obvious that this is a brag post. </p>
<p>Icydragon wrote:
I've just been pushed passed my breaking point. I cannot believe that people in the 99th percentile, such as this fine original poster, are unable to figure out that their score is plenty good enough for top schools. Now don't get me wrong, a 2130 is an "average" score at top schools, but my god this kid is a sophomore. He has a year and a half to improve! I heard him say that it was only the 98th percentile- but that is among juniors- kids a year older than him. Based on the complete stupidity of the posters on this forum, I regret to say that the SAT in no way measures intelligence, competence, or common sense.</p>
<p>And the OP responded:
Icedragonad, I actually skipped a grade, so I am a year younger for my grade...2 years younger than all the juniors.</p>
<p>Personally, I dont see why the OP needs or even should study. As a naturally smart person, your score increases on its own as you age. A 213 may be NMSF in Texas anyway, but next year the OP will easily be a NMSF. There isnt much difference between a 2250 and a 2350, so why not join a club or stay in shape and play some sports? There is no reason for the OP to study IMHO. I am sorry to interrupt this argument.</p>
<p>I'm sure your score will go up. I got a 153 last year and a 198 this year.</p>
<p>predator, are you asian?</p>
<p>I agree to an extent with shopaholic- if a student focuses to much on #s and a score, you can miss out on a lot of learn</p>
<p>there is a HUGE difference in learning and prepping for the psat, do not equate the two</p>
<p>if a student does not realize the difference, they will be very unhappy indeed</p>
<p>as to the OP, step back and do not think about the PSAT for a while, in the grand scheme of things, its just a small indication of what one is capable of</p>
<p>focus on school, not a test</p>
<p>Wow shopaholic, you need to shut the **** up. First of all, I am a "he"...so stop calling me a girl. And this isn't a brag post. I know some sophmores scoring 219's...so 213 isn't something to brag about. I am simply asking for some advice because this is my first time on College Confidential. Maybe you need a life outside of flaming new ****ing members.</p>
<p>Edit: My name is Predator, not "The OP"</p>
<p>To harvard2727: Yes, I am from India.</p>
<p>yea i agree with you predator.</p>
<p>seriously, some ppl just care about getting perfect scores
if you think its dumb or pathetic, DON'T comment.
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lso, as a matter of fact, in my high school, when my grade(sophomores) took the practice psat, three ppl got over 230, and like, 10 got over 220. So I have the right to worry, even if i scored high</p>
<p>A perfect score on the PSAT will give you NO advantages over someone with a 220. Realistically, scores have only a very small effect on your application. With a 213 your sophmore year, you will likely be in the 2300s your senior year. </p>
<p>And Predator, the OP stands for original post(er), it is not offensive.</p>
<p>Harvard2727, you are putting way too much value on those around you. Your scores, when they are so close, don't make or break you. Your essays, recs, and ECs are what will seperate you, not your score.</p>
<p>After going through the App process, both of you will have very different views of testing, and realize that the difference between a 2200 and a 2350 is miniscule. Good luck and relax.</p>