<p>okay so i am planning to take the SAT in June.I took four tests so far and the minimum score is 2100 and 2190 being the maximum.
Ive only studied the official college board SAT so far.
the reason behind not giving the SAT in May is to avoid getting anything less than 2400.
can you suggest me some more books that might prepare me to get nothing less than what I dream of?
commitment is no issue-I can go on to study half a dozen of those before june-if it gets me to 2400.
i may even go on to retake it if I score anything less than 2400-my dream universities reject perfect scores,so no point getting anything less than that.
any other suggestions regarding the strategy and other possible advices to be followed to get there will be treasured.
any input highly appreciated
thanks</p>
<p>Your dream universities reject 2400s, but most of the people they accept don’t have 2400s. In 2010 less than 400 kids in the whole country got perfect scores. That’s not enough to fill a freshman class at any one of the schools you dream of, much less all of them. </p>
<p>A 2400 is a neat little merit badge if you can get it, but don’t pin all your hopes and dreams on a perfect SAT score. </p>
<p>If you want to greatly improve your score, try to identify your weaknesses. What kinds of mistakes are you making in each subject? Knowing that will help you to focus your prep and be more efficient in your work. Here’s a drill I put together that might help you identify your weaknesses in math:
<a href=“PWN the SAT Math Diagnostic 1.pdf - Google Drive”>PWN the SAT Math Diagnostic 1.pdf - Google Drive;
<p>Seriously though, you’re placing too much focus on the SAT if you’re hell-bent on a 2400. There are many ways to show a college that you’re an exceptional student, and most students who are accepted to top universities do it in a way other than a perfect SAT score.</p>
<p>good luck bro. 4 times already and ur going for another round?</p>
<p>i wouldnt rec it…
anyways who am i to say that?</p>
<p>i am also aiming for a 2400 now.</p>
<p>@PWNtheSAT: what are the ways you’re talking about?</p>
<p>In addition to academic excellence (GPA and standardized tests), elite colleges love to see:
- Leadership in clubs/organizations
- Service to community
- Athletics
- Academic competition (speech and debate, model UN, science competitions)
- Demonstration of strong interest in a field (ex: applying to a pre-med program having already done summer internships/volunteering at local hospital)
- Demonstration of strong interest in the school (ex: attending summer courses at dream school, frequent but not annoying contact with admissions office)</p>
<p>A really well-written and distinctive admissions essay never hurt anybody’s chances, either.</p>
<p>Remember that these schools, in admitting their freshman classes, are basically shaping the culture of their school for the next 4 years. They don’t want a bunch of 2400-scoring automatons. They want interesting, dynamic young people who will make their campus a vibrant place.</p>
<p>^ what if my record contains only GPA, standardized tests’ scores and application essays? (let’s say they’re all decent) do i stand a good chance of getting into one of top 50 universities? (i’m an Asian)</p>
<p>Honestly, the elite schools are so selective that I NEVER tell kids they have “a good chance.” That said, it would behoove you to try to bolster your resume a bit with some of the above while you still have time to. Applications aren’t due until December, that’s plenty of time to join some clubs, enter some competitions, etc.</p>
<p>One edit to my list above that I totally forgot but that is obviously valuable:</p>
<p>MUSIC.</p>
<p>^ what’s there to do with music? (i don’t play any musical instrument, so…)
and considering that i take only SAT I and TOEFL, do i have “a chance”? (suppose the scores are decent)</p>
<p>Well, musical instruments are one thing, but there’s also singing or dancing.</p>
<p>Remember, I’m an SAT tutor, not an admissions officer, but having seen so many students go through this process I’m acutely aware of the limitations of a good score. </p>
<p>Here’s what I like to say to my students. A bad score might keep you out, but a good score won’t necessarily get you in.</p>
<p>If you’re an international student, then the game changes considerably I’m sure, but I have no experience from which to base any advice. If the scores are decent, of course you have a chance, but I caution against putting all your eggs in that basket.</p>
<p>thanks for your sound advice.</p>
<p>
I see what you did there.</p>
<p>well good points but I didnt get the points that i needed.the BOOKS !
I know all the books that are good but I fear doing something thats not required and wasting time on those-i mean the books which are tougher than the actual SAT.so all I want are the names of books that would prepare me up to the point for the actual SAT- and not beyond.
and i know SAT scores are just one deciders for getting in - but that no way means I should take it casually !</p>
<p>The Blue Book - tests and practice
Kaplan - CR strategies and Math tips
Princeton - Math strategies
Barrons 2400 - the hard stuff, on all three sections.</p>
<p>For the writing section, there’s a particular “rocket” book, I cannot recall the name. I won’t vouch for it, but everyone here at CC really seem to like it.</p>
<p>Hope I helped 
these are of course, my personal opinions, as I find these books immensely suitable. You may choose otherwise :)</p>
<p>^^ thanks.
im a bit confused about barron’s sat.
would it be worth the trouble solving the ‘HARD’ stuff having known that the actual SAT is easier ?
did you solve it completely ?
i bought it and just took the math section from one of the tests.i solved them all but took muchh greater time than i was alloted !
is this worth ?</p>
<p>bump
10 char</p>
<p>My $.02: if you’re really shooting for a 2400, then you’re going to need to get every single math question right. The SAT might be easier than those tests in the Barron’s book in aggregate, but any one of those questions isn’t going to be significantly harder than the hardest question you’ll get on a particular SAT.</p>
<p>If you want to shoot for perfection, you shouldn’t shy away from difficult questions. Your SAT will have some. I can promise you that.</p>
<p>i got a 1560 on the sat online test(m=620 cr=500 wr=440 got 4 on my essay)
i am going to start my junior year in 3 months and taking the sat after 9 months.are there any chances of me scoring 2300.</p>
<p>thanks.Ill get through barron’s SAT first.</p>