<p>Hi, the first time i took the SAT was in March 2010 junior year.</p>
<p>I am looking to getting into either Georgia Tech or University of Georgia.</p>
<p>The score i got the fist time i took it was a sad 1610. Ever since then, I have been studying crazy in order to raise my test score. </p>
<p>So far, ive done 5 practice tests and I now average about 1900s. </p>
<p>I need a 2000 or higher on the SAT in order to cancel out my low 3.6 GPA.</p>
<p>Is there anything major, i can do before the October SAT. I have about 7 weeks, and i plan on taking 6 more practice tests. I have recently start doing the grubers math sections one more time. I am also learning grammar from it and its working. The only problem I have is CR which, is killing me. Thanks and please post constructive comments !</p>
<p>I started in July (the beginning), I jumped from a 1740 to a 2200. However, I am a junior, so I have even more time during the school year to raise my score to a 2300.</p>
<p>^Wow, You’re work ethic and dedication are impressive. Make sure that you are practicing with real SATs. You can order all the released PSATs from the College Board Online Store for just $3.00 each. They are good practice and sometimes harder than SATs. For the CR the key is good technique and good vocabulary. Try reading a paragraph and then answering the questions that pertain to that paragraph. This technique is fast and focused. For vocabulary, I recommend the new 2011 edition of Direct Hits. Good luck!</p>
<p>Have you read through Silverturtle’s guide at the top of this forum? It is very helpful. For the University of Georgia you need to make sure that you have a good writing score along with the CR + M because they count that score along with the other two. </p>
<p>Look up any word you don’t know from your practice tests as wells using the Direct Hits books.</p>
<p>I’m a 10th grader who started out with 1800-1900 and now am scoring around 2200. </p>
<p>6 practice tests is not enough. You have to review vocabulary every day, do a critical reading, a math, and a writing sectino practice each day, and take at least 2 practice tests each week.</p>
<p>Have you taken the ACT? Do you know which test is a better fit for you? I would still take the SAT again since you have prepped for it, but if you haven’t explored the ACT you should do so in case that is a more natural testing format for you.</p>
<p>Yes it is more effective. Focusing on one section one day and not doing it for another 2 days will cause you to forget it more. It’s like practicing an instrument. You can’t just do scales one day and then the songs the next and the arpeggios the day after. It’s all or nothing. </p>
<p>I recommend you check out Princeton Review’s 11 Practice Tests for the SAT and the PSAT. This will be for practice. Do a section of math, a section of CR, and a section of writing each day. Time yourself. Review the wrong answers carefully. ALSO, before you do any of these sections, try to learn/review at least 100 vocabulary words and review major math and writing rules and formulas. Try to do at least one essay each week.</p>
<p>Also, order the PSAT’s from Collegeboard’s store. Each PSAT is 5 sections. There are PSATs for 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009 for both Wednesday and Saturday, which equates to the equivalent of 8 official Collegeboard Practice Tests. So now, you have 8 plus your current ones, totaling 14. Do two practice tests each week. If you can obtain QAS, then maybe you can bump it up to 3 each week. But, remember, REVIEW YOUR ANSWERS CAREFULLY!</p>