<p>Okay, I got my PSAT score today and got a 123! I thought I did decent, like a 150 at least. Then again it "omitted" 17 questions total! I'm a sophomore by the way & I've done so MANY test preps over the summer? I tested myself and I got 1350 and then 1800, so then I though I was set for the PSAT. I don't know what to do! I'm dead >.< there's no way UCLA or UCB is going to accept me! good thing it's "practice" but STILL how can I compete with the other students <em>sad face</em></p>
<p>Was that just for math and critical reading?</p>
<p>Haha -___- funny! It’s for all THREE’! I’m so disappointed in myself. I don’t know what to do anymore…</p>
<p>I want AT LEAST, NO LOWER than 1800 for my SAT! Ahhhhhhhhhh help me! It sounds ridiculously impossible!!!</p>
<p>I’m sorry to disappoint you, but there’s no way an 1800 is getting you into Berkley and UCLA. The middle of their 50% is around 2100. If there’s even a chance it will, you’ll need to have absolutely UNBELIEVABLE stats and ECs.</p>
<p>I’ve kinda realize that now… But I still want to get until UCLA, UCSD, and UCI. But is there a possibility that my score will go up THAT MUCH?!</p>
<p>Btw I said AT LEAST, meaning if not higher?</p>
<p>You’re a Sophomore, there’s plenty of time. For all the sections, get the Blue Book (official SAT book published by CollegeBoard). This will help you IMMENSELY! Just keep taking practice tests, it’s really the only way to study overall. Don’t time yourself at first, once you get comfortable in the format then start timing yourself. If you run out of practice tests in the current Blue Book, get the 2010 version and take those too. The SAT really isn’t that hard, especially when you start to recognize the logical patterns that the test is based on. If you need help by section:</p>
<p>For CR, use the Sparknotes 1000 SAT Vocab list - I looked at the very first page (about 20 words per page) the night before my test and 5 of the words were on my SAT. The practice tests should take care of the passages.</p>
<p>For math, it’s really just basic math. What makes it difficult is usually how they word the questions and the logical fallacies they’re centered around. Practice will help you discern these - it’ll get to the point where all the questions look the same with different numbers/variables. </p>
<p>For writing, in addition to the practice tests, look up grammar rules online. There is an amazing amount quizes and tests you can take to improve your grammar. The writing also has a pretty much set layout. They are always going to be moral/ethical questions that you argue. There’s a VERY useful guide on here that’s pretty much fill in the blank with your evidence (which you should start accruing, mostly through books you read in english and people you learn about in history) and topic; <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/645763-how-write-12-essay-just-10-days.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/645763-how-write-12-essay-just-10-days.html</a>. It says you can get a 12 in 10 days and I wouldn’t doubt it. I looked at it the night before and used it and got a 10. </p>
<p>And also remember these two things. At least in my case, I did MUCH better on my SAT than my PSAT (195 on PSAT, 2100 on SAT). So don’t worry too much. Also, you may just not be an SAT person. If you’re not about logic and critical thinking, the SAT probably isn’t for you. However, if you know your content and can work in a time crunch you’ll likely do very well on the ACT so I would highly recommend taking that as well. I would also not recommend taking either of them again until your junior year - you’ll be surprised how much more you learn.</p>
<p>P.S. Silverturtle posted an AWESOME guide in the SAT Test Prep forum.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>First of all, no one on this board is on an admissions committee and can predict if you will or will not get into you chosen college in the future. The stats for every year and every class differ. You are a 10th grader. You still have plenty of time to prepare for the SAT exams. Calm down. Stop being so down on yourself. Review. Look at what you missed. Practice this type of question. You will be fine.</p>
<p>You’ve got a year to practice, I’m sure your score will increase pretty dramatically by the time you take the PSAT then SAT next year.</p>
<p>Which section did you score lowest on? If it was math, that is easier to fix than CR or writing, at least in my opinion. I took three SAT practice tests with a tutor and flat lined at about a 1940, then when I took the actual test, my score went up over three hundred points. It really just depends on the test you get. I wouldn’t stress over it. </p>
<p>Also, remember that the national average is a 1500. If you have already gotten an 1800, you’re well on your way. Keep studying and take as many tests as you need to. Remember that lots of colleges super score the SAT, taking your best Math, Critical Reading and Writing score. I have a friend who had an 1800 at first, retook his SAT twice, and is now at Berkeley. You really never know. Best of luck :)</p>
<p>Use Princeton review cracking the SAT. I honestly used this for Math (brought my score up 80 points) and for general grammar rules that are correct but we don’t use on normal conversation. </p>
<p>The math is so so helpful, please use it!! You have plenty of time! Good luck!</p>
<p>It’s just seems SO unrealistic to raise 600+. I don’t know, I looked back at my PSAT answers, and some of them I’m off by a tiinnnnny mistake on math & writing! IT JUST FEELS LIKE 600+ higher SCORE IS NOT REAL! AND I CAN NEVER REACH IT! ahhh</p>
<p>I was able to raise my PSAT score by 330 points by the time I took the SAT, and I did minimal preparation. If you’re very serious about getting an 1800+, start studying NOW (why are you even reading this?! You should be studying!) and by the time the SAT comes, make sure you are getting 1800+ on all of your practice tests. I know it seems difficult, but it’s really not too bad. By just memorizing 150 Direct Hits words, becoming familiar with the grammatical error patterns in the Writing section, and taking another year of math, you can significantly improve your score.</p>
<p>CR - 40 (omitted 4 questions)
M - 44
W - 39 (omitted 13 questions)</p>
<p>Did I read that right? Omitted 13 writing questions?! WHAT? You obviously need to take a look at Silverturtle’s SAT Writing Guide; it’s a huge help.</p>
<p>Yeah unfortunately that’s the subject I’M BEST AT & I didn’t get to finish on time! AHHH colleges are not going to accept me! Whyyyy!?! Ahh</p>
<p>I feel like crying… And that I am not good enough for my top 5 schools. All of my hard work has gone to waste & proved me wrong.</p>
<p>Hey…the PSAT is actually not a good predictor of SAT scores. I got a 170 but ended up doing 2180 on the real thing. Sophomore and junior year will help to give you the skills you need (reading, math, etc.) you need to do well on the SAT, as well as tutoring and princeton review type books.</p>
<p>Take the ACT? Study more? Why complain? It doesn’t do anything. The only way people improve is by doing something. You either had a bad day or what you did didn’t work (or both). You can study 24 hours a day and still do terrible if you don’t know how to study. Even studying is a skill (regardless of what people say).</p>