<p>The "something", means it's not a 60 exactly.</p>
<p>I don't exactly plan to get hardly any sleep, forget it's happening, and not really care the day the SAT comes.</p>
<p>That's what happened to me on the PSAT because I'm only a sophomore so it didn't matter.</p>
<p>Besides the subject is my chances at Rice. And I was not only angry at you for talking about my PSAT score, I was angry at your tone and a lot more.</p>
<p>You basically told me that just because of my PSATs I had no chance at Rice and that is absolute idiocy considering they aren't even likely to look at them.</p>
<p>Now can we please get on topic before I call the mods in on this thread.</p>
<p>"I'm pretty decent with grammar, it's the reading. I got a 60 something in math and a 59 in the grammar stuff, and then like 49 critical reading."</p>
<p>59 + 49 + 60 = 168..hmm..seems like you got a 60 flat..</p>
<p>"You basically told me that just because of my PSATs I had no chance at Rice and that is absolute idiocy considering they aren't even likely to look at them."</p>
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<li>Kind of, I'm saying that your PSAT scores are a good indication of what your SAT scores will be. And I said a 168 doesn't translate into a stellar SAT score, which will hurt your chances at Rice- which is why I brought it up in the first place.</li>
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<p>Wow, so if I took the SAT today and applied to Rice tomorrow I wouldn't get in, obviously.</p>
<p>But considering I have two more years in which I will complete AP English 3-4, PreCalculus PAP, and will start AP Calculus before I take the SAT, I think I should do fine.</p>
<p>I see how you came to the conclusion of the 60, that's logical but I was only estimating what I remembered getting on the PSAT, I didn't have it in front of me.</p>
<p>You are judging me as if these are my final stats, they aren't. I haven't even taken my final PSAT, much less the SAT.</p>
<p>I'm asking if I'm on the right track. Not what do you think my future test scores will be, and what would happen if I applied to Rice today.</p>
<p>"I'm asking if I'm on the right track. Not what do you think my future test scores will be, and what would happen if I applied to Rice today."</p>
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<li>And I am telling you your not on track..based on your PSAT scores and ultimately your projected SAT scores from those PSAT scores. Also, I didn't know there was a AP Precalc...</li>
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<p>I have a touching moral to this story. No matter how much you disagree with someone, just thank them for their opinion and move on and things will go well.</p>
<p>Come back on April 11 and tell us your SAT scores and get revised opinions on whether you are on the right track. Understanding, of course, that these will still be soph year scores. You might go to your GC and see if they have a graph (there is software a lot of the schools subscribe to) showing the last few years of applicants to Rice (and the other schools you are considering), their stats and whether they were accepted or rejected. This is awesome software and info- it is called Naviance.</p>
<p>My PSAT score was around that range, but I scored a 1490 on the SAT: 800v690m. You can call me an anomaly, but if you work hard, then attaining a high SAT score will not be difficult.</p>
<p>Yeah, you can totally study for the SATs. Although your PSAT score was good, it could probably use some work- I'd strongly recommend taking the testmasters course.</p>
<p>Good news is I have a lot of time even before my next PSAT.</p>
<p>I actually talked to a kid in my Computer Programming class who got a 168 his sophomore year. He scored a 218 his junior year and this year he was accepted to OU on a full scholarship.</p>
<p>Not that I wanna go to OU. But many other schools pay full tuition if you get National Merit Scholar status.</p>
<p>If you are indeed really good at math, you need to prove it to Rice and all the other colleges you are applying to. AP BC Calc is all well and good, but common; try to take diff eq (which I really like), linear algebra (weird stuff but still cool), multivariable calc, etc. You also need to take tests like the AMC tests, with solid (at least above 100 to qualify for AIME, 120+ would be even better) scores. I would also recommend toning down the arrogance a bit; definitely avoid calling yourself a math whiz on college apps.</p>
<p>I'm certainly going to be modest on college applications. If asked I will state that I have strengths in math and science, but I will not volunteer that I am a "math whiz". That is just a username. How do I get to take the AMC tests? I'm in something called Mu Alpha Theta, or Math Honor Society, and we take tests in there to show we're good enough at math to stay in.</p>
<p>jcm-Calculus BC is not as common as you might think. Sure people on this thread may have all taken it in high school, but thousands of applicants have not. However, I do agree with you when you say one would probably want to get beyond calculus. Statistics and multivairable calculus are good choices</p>
<p>Multivariable Calculus is not offered at my school unfortunately, maybe at a college nearby though. I live very close to Southern Methodist University. Statistics however, is available.</p>
<p>Thanks for that address. I can't seem to find where the examinations are held. Do you know this? Is there one near Dallas TX? It's a multiple choice test, meaning I'm not going to have to necessarily answer faster than everyone else there like at an Academic League kinda thing. I'm kinda cautious so I don't spit out answers like it's okay to get it wrong. So I'm glad this doesn't seem like I'll be directly against others, just against them at the end.</p>
<p>From my son's experience, the exams were given at his school. Have you checked with the head of your school's math department? At this point, you have missed taking the AMC A and B (make-up) exams, so you would need to wait until next year. I'm not sure what year you are in school. If your school does not or will not offer the exam, look at the site I provided you under State Directors. I believe there is someone listed for states that do not have a state director.</p>
<p>The actual exam is written and timed, not like a quiz bowl, but where you have "X" amount of time to do as many of the 25 questions as you can. If you receive a good enough score, you would then qualify for the AIME, which has 15 questions. From that, you go on to qualify for the USAMO.</p>