<p>Title says it all. I recently took the PSATS, and I received a score of a 2130. I wasn't really "stoked" about it, but I wasn't disappointed either. My scores were as follows : 750 CR, 750 Math, 630 Writing. Odd isn't it? English is one of my best and favorite classes, and I've been known to be one of the best writers in my grade. I'm still trying to discern as to why my writing grade was so low, but that's neither here nor there.</p>
<p>Upon receiving those scores, I've been taking a large amount of practice tests. I've heard that SAT scores generally rise after PSAT scores, so I was thinking it would be very reasonable to rise to two 800's and over a 700 on writing. Unfortunately, as I take these practice tests, I notice that my scores are not higher, but are lower than my PSAT scores.</p>
<p>This is very troubling.</p>
<p>If I continue these tests, will that soon change, or were my two 750's simply a fluke? I'm getting worried now, as I'm hoping to head to a college such as Cornell or UCal Berkeley. Are my expectations too high for SAT's?</p>
<p>EDIT: These are the official College Board book's tests.</p>
<p>for me, my SAT score is a lot higher than my PSAT scores (PSAT 183, SAT 2260). Since u scored a 213 on ur PSAT, u are in good shape to score higher on the real thing. U still have time, so just do more practice tests and u should get the hang of the real thing. Good luck</p>
<p>that doesnt really make sense when you say "i scored lower on the practice tests"
because you do not have the scale, the curve and all the other factors they use to generate your number score. Your raw score does not simply convert to your point score on the SAT.</p>
<p>I think you will do better on the SAT, just practice and don't stress</p>
<p>Just take practice tests. Don't worry about the scores you get on them; you'll almost surely do better on testing day because you're in a more serious test-taking mindset + the curve + other factors.</p>
<p>(I went from a 206 PSAT to a 2240 SAT two months later. Don't worry so much)</p>