<p>How much practice did you do beforehand?</p>
<p>I got a 1570-close enough? And I studied with a tutor from the Princeton Review for twelve hours over the course of a few months before I took the SAT last spring.</p>
<p>we ARE talking about the new SAT here.... right?</p>
<p>It depends. For the average person it takes a lot more than most people can handle. For smart people they can go through 3-4 tests and come out with a 2400. See tips and the discussion here:</p>
<p>I did a lot of practice for my 1600/1600. Total, I'd say it was about 15 full-length tests, spaced out over the course of like six months. And once you start consistently breaking 700 on each section, turn to a book called RocketReview for strategies and SAT tips that actually help.</p>
<p>oh, nvm, I see what you guys mean... it's the CR + M score... wow I'm stupid</p>
<p>lol, me too , i thought you were talking about all three sections</p>
<p>I got a computer program the night before and when I did my diagnostic got something like a 1190. Don't ever give up hope.</p>
<p>Wow you guys take way too many practice tests</p>
<p>Right. The difference between a 1550 and a 1600 isn't going to change whether you get accepted or rejected unless your other stats are only mediocre. And if they are that bad, then you should be working on those instead of your SATs.</p>