<p>I just did all the barrons practice tests of Physics and these were my scores:</p>
<p>Diagnostic Test: 770
Practice test 1: 750
Practice test 2: 730
Practice test 3: 740</p>
<p>Don't know why i couldn't score an 800 in the tests but is it possible for me to score an 800 on the real thing? Appearing on Jan 28th. </p>
<p>Do post your practice test scores and the official scores you got aswell. =)</p>
<p>Barrons is more difficult than the real one. I got similar scores on Barrons and an 800 on the real test. Pretty funny how you score lower every time you take it though, I hope that’s not an omen.</p>
<p>On the real thing, you can miss 15 points (that’s a raw score of 60/75 - note this means you can get 12 wrong) before you drop below 800. If you can, try an official practice test or a Princeton Review one. Both will give you accurate indications of your true score level.</p>
<p>Also, work fast, make sure you get to see each an every problem at least once before time runs out.</p>
<p>Well i did 2 of those Princeton Review (2011-2012) tests and found them alot harder then barrons. =S</p>
<p>Scored 760 on Practice Test 1 and a 700 on Practice test 2. </p>
<p>I found Practice test 2 alot harder then any of the tests i ever did and even worked on it over time but still managed to score a 700. Now i’m tensed for the actual test. =/</p>
<p>What is happening here? What should i do? Did the same happen with you guys?</p>
<p>Will do a collegeboard test tonight or tommorow and report back. I hope i score an 800 on that.</p>
<p>Each prep book uses different notations (if I recall correctly) and this can really hamper your performance on a test.</p>
<p>Don’t be too alarmed. </p>
<p>If you find yourself not having enough time to complete the test, increase your work speed. You can do so by taking the same test under less time (say 40-50 minutes), you will automatically work faster.</p>
<p>And FYI, some tests are harder than others, it’s a matter of luck. Such discrepancies tend to be greater in prep books’ practice exams though.</p>
<p>Yes, that is exactly what i noticed. Each test offered different kind of questions which was based on the content of its book.</p>
<p>I’m not too alarmed but a bit tensed.</p>
<p>I’ll review the topics once more before i take on the collegeboard official test since that will be the most accurate. </p>
<p>Since you got an 800 on the real test, can you guide me on what i should do? I have a week before the test. I have read every topic from Barrons. I am left with one collegeboard practice test and 3 sparknotes tests to do. Are these enough or should i do more? </p>
<p>And where should i start reviewing the major topics from Barrons, Princeton Review or Sparknotes?</p>
<p>Oh what scores did you get in Princeton Review tests and from where did you mostly read all the topics from? Barrons or PR?</p>
<p>I need some advice. I am going to be taking this in June and I really want an 800. My school uses the **Physics: A World View **sixth edition and the Giancoli book. If I read those through and did all the problems and then got a review book and did some practice tests like you’re doing now, do you think that would be enough for an 800?</p>
<p>^ I can’t guide you any better right now since i’m in the phase of preparing aswell.</p>
<p>But from the look of it i think it would be enough to score an 800.</p>
<p>@000ooo000ooo, it is enough. You only need 2 things to get an 800, “what you need to know”, and “practice”.</p>
<p>@Edifier: Review your old exams and mistakes you’ve made. If you think you need to review a particular topic, do so. Review the ones you’re least comfortable first. Then familiarize yourself with collegeboard notation/question format.</p>
<p>I read my materials and practiced mostly on Barrons. Princeton Review (library copy) is just a back-up when I don’t understand a topic on Barrons.</p>
<p>To lessen your anxiety, try elevating the difficulty of the test, so that you’ll feel that the real one is easy. You can do so by giving yourself less time to complete practice tests. I started at 55 min, then 50 min, and 45 min. </p>
<p>This greatly helped with my work speed, and although I made more mistakes initially, I became more precise with practice (usually 2-3 practice tests).</p>
<p>If you still find yourself with ample time, then memorize/know the formulas that collegeboard will give you on the test. This will save you time from having to flip back and forth to the formula page.</p>
<p>I really can’t help you much because I don’t know your current progress and my approach to SAT physics might not work for you. </p>
<p>But remember this basic rule, DO NOT freak out on the test. Remind yourself that you can handle it. You are stronger than you believe you are. Good luck on the 800.</p>
<p>Already reviewed all the old tests, Will review the mistakes once more before the exam. </p>
<p>Well i have started reviewing the important major topics such as Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism from Princeton Review. I hope that helps. </p>
<p>Will do a collegeboard test after that. </p>
<p>I don’t feel like doing anymore tests especially sparknotes one, The collegeboard test will be my 7th Practice test. Do i still need to practice more?</p>
<p>If you don’t feel like doing anymore tests, then don’t. The goals of practice tests are to identify where you need “review” and make you ready and warmed-up for the real one. </p>
<p>If you’re feeling like practice tests are becoming a bore for you, I suggest you stop. You don’t want to take the real test lackadaisically.</p>
<p>Only take more practice tests if you think you need some more practice with time management or another warm-up session.</p>
<p>Good luck with your preparations.</p>
<p>Hmm…</p>
<p>Btw do you by any chance have any official collegeboard tests you’d like to share?</p>
<p>Or know a source from where i can get them from.</p>
<p>There is one practice test in the official study guide for SAT II subject tests. If you want more, I suggest you do a google search and print out some old tests others have put online.</p>