Can I increase my score 100-200 points by self-studying?

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<p>I just looked at my March SAT scores, and you can say I'm a little less than thrilled. I only got a 1710, which was a huge bummer after getting a 199 on the PSATs.
My scores were: 630 CR 510 M 570 W (8 essay)</p>

<p>I know my biggest chance at improvement is math, but I completely suck at it. I have BB, Barron's SAT Math, and Dr. Chung's. Is it possible to get my math to a 600?
I'm also considering a tutor (as are my parents because they are also disappointed) are they actually worth it? My family doesn't really want to spend the money on a big SAT class like PR or Kaplan, which is fine because I hear they don't help much. </p>

<p>So pretty much, is possible to go from a 1710 to a 1850-1900 between now and October? I plan on testing again in May and October. I'm a Junior, all AP and accelerated student and my uwGPA is 3.76, weighted, 3.98 (if that matters)
Thanks! :) (and sorry for the life story)</p>

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<p>October is a whiles away so anything can happen, I studied for 6 months before I took the test but I’m still retaking the test (2230) so it all depends on how much you REALLY need those scores. Big name brands dont work but small independent tutors are usually cheaper and better</p>

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<p>Yeah, I’m def looking at a private, non-company tutor who was recommended by a friend. Hopefully it will help</p>

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<p>Honestly, I don’t think a tutor’s necessary. Before the first time I took the test in sophomore year, I got a math tutor to help me improve my math, but didn’t really study much for the other sections. My math score turned out the worst by far. When I took the test the second time I didn’t bother with a tutor. Though I signed up late, I studied obsessively and raised my score by 100 (my math score actually improved by 130). I personally feel that self-studying sees far better results.</p>

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<p>Did you self teach Algebra II? I had an awful math teacher last year and don’t know a lot of the concepts from that class. I don’t think I would be able to self teach them, since I’m not that good at math in the first place, so I think I’m better off with a tutor for the math part. </p>

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<p>If that’s the case, then go for. You have so much time between now and then that if you should definitely be able to improve your scores. Good luck :)</p>

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<p>I hope so! Thanks :D</p>

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<p>I self studied my way to a 790 point increase. So yes, it is possible.</p>

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<p>Yes, in the short interval of January 25th to March 8th, I improved my score 150 points from 1940 to 2090 through self studying. I will take it one last time in October with the hopes of getting around a 2350+, after very intensive studying.</p>

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<p>@spuding102 @cosmological may I ask how much studying you guys did? Like 3hrs a day or more? </p>

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<p>No, I took maybe one practice test a week, sometimes 2, and sometimes I went for a couple weeks without studying. I really wish I studied more, and then maybe I wouldn’t have to take it a 3rd time. My best single practice test was a 2220, and my best sections together was 2280, but my lack of consistency only produced a 2090 on the real thing. My best practice sections were 710 CR, 780 M, and 790 W, and on the March test, I got 670 CR, 710 M, and 710 W with a 10 Essay.</p>

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<p>I did one section a day and when I had time on weekends even more. In total I took 65 practice tests</p>

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<p>@cosmological that’s still a great score! I’ll probably end up only doing minimal studying as well, especially during the school year. Thanks for the help!</p>

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<p>@spuding102 I’m glad that one section a day is just as effective as a whole test in one sitting. Thanks for the advice and help!</p>

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<p>@meo416 I never really did a test in one sitting. I usually always broke it up even if I did one test in an entire day</p>

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<p>@spuding120 I will most likely to that as well… Stamina wasn’t a problem for me on test day anyway, I was too full of nerves to get tired.</p>