<p>So I took the SAT in May and I was horribley disappointed.</p>
<p>Cr 750
M 660
W 630</p>
<p>2040</p>
<p>I feel really good about my Cr score, but my other two scores I feel really bad about especially math. I somewhat consider myself to be good at math, I just got a 5 on the AP Calc AB exam, but I cannot seem to raise my math score. I have nearly done the entire barron's math workbook and I can't raise my score. I always make really stupid mistakes, on average about 4-5 a test. How can I prevent this from happening? How should I study? I was considering writing all the math concepts on flashcards and using them on practice tests until I get them down...is this a good way to study?</p>
<p>How should I study for the writing section? I got an 8 on the essay which I feel confident I can raise to atleast a 10 but how should I go about the multiple choice? Should I just do the flashcard thing with the grammar rules?</p>
<p>I am really starting to stress out about my SAT I score because I feel like it is the only thing holding me back in the college application process. My goal is a 2200+ superscore and a 2100+ single shot. Do you think this is possible?</p>
<p>I can help you ou for maths...I believe you have done the blue book. It has loads of advice on every math aspect. Go through all the review chapters. And the key to success in just PRACTICE!</p>
<p>No ... flashcards seldom do help for maths. Its all about getting more practice. Do subscribe to the CB's question of the day...</p>
<p>Hey...great CR score....smth i'd die for....got some advice, tips for me?</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice! I definitely need more practice.</p>
<p>As for the Reading score, I am not entirely sure how I did it. I am good reader but the only real prep I did for Cr before I took the test was half of Barron's Cr Workbook. It did help a little and made me realize that you cannot infer anything except when they tell you to. The only other advice I can give is to try and think like the test maker. This is what I did and it seemingly worked. Good luck!</p>
<p>I wouldn't say that the AP Calc exam score will correlate at all to SAT math. The curve is so ridiculously generous that you can literally skip whole parts of FR and still get a 5. On the other hand, -1 on SAT can bring you down to 770.</p>
<p>Dont go by AP Calc. the scale for a 5 is huge. A low 5 or a high 5 is still a 5, with a lot more room for error. On the SAT, you probably only got like 5 or 6 wrong and you got a 660. I got a 730, and Im a little mad. For the math section, you gotta be stingy. Like, always ask yourself why did you pick this. And NEVER assume. Its either given, or you can prove it. And when you check your answers, DONT check at end. Check right after you did problem, so the questions, and way to answer are still fresh in yuor mind.</p>
<p>I don't recommend that you skip back and forth between math problems unless you really are completely stuck. Don't just say, "Oh, I can do the problem but maybe I'll do some other ones first." Because I tried doing that and it was hard to have enough time to do the problem again. And simpleton91, yes, I think you did well because youa re a good reader. Good readers generally have good verbal scores. Sounds like there are some grammar rules you need to learn. Look at what mistakes you make (common ones are will/would and idiomatic errors) and consult a grammar book to learn the rules. For math, I don't really think you need to study if you're just making dumb mistakes. Do you know how to do the math?</p>
<p>I have to agree that the AP Calc grade DOES NOT correlate with SAT math at all. I do know how to do all of the math its just probablity and statistics that get me...something I plan on studying. So should I focus the majority my time entirely on practice practice practice?</p>
<p>As for writing there are definitely some grammar rules that I need to learn. Are all of these rules available in the Barron's Writing Workbook or should I go buy yet another SAT prep book?</p>
<p>omg me too. Probability is beyond me. Like I cant do a lotta of the prob problems.</p>
<p>Yes. practice makes perfect. Remember, there is only so much math in the SAT ppls books. The more you do, the better chance of something of a similar concept coming up on yours and less chance you dont know it.</p>
<p>lol just do more practice.
I think the reason you can hardly improve Math Score is, like the RR says, you get the high math grade at school and be used to it already. so when you come to the pressure of SAT, you're screwed. Just change your way of doing the math.</p>