Can I raise my SAT?! How much?

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<p>I'm currently a freshman in high school. When I took the SAT I in 8th grade I received a composite score of 2220/2400, 800 CR 680 M 740 W with 9 essay. I prepared by taking one full prep test from collegeboard. Was sick that day with a headache & nearly fell asleep in math section...nice girl woke me up, but not in time for me to finish last 3 questions. </p>

<p>By the time I take this test in junior year, how much will my scores - naturally - raise? I heard 100 points per year but this effect probably lessens the higher your original score is. Should I invest in a prep course with a tutor? I am by no means affluent. </p>

<p>Kind of early to be thinking about this, but...</p>

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<p>Your math score is low.. but if you had the three questions I think you would have been fine and break the 2250 mark. </p>

<p>And Most of my increase was from taking AP English && AP History classes which raised my CR (which you won't be needing).</p>

<p>You seem fine on Writing too, and as you take more classes, your essay will obviously improve so you won't need a tutor.</p>

<p>If you don't think you can improve on math.. then go over problems that you miss a lot..otherwise, your fine.</p>

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<p>You can improve if you have the time to work on it! I am an SAT tutor, so I literally spend 8 hours a day working on the SAT. I started at a 2070 before I became a tutor. My second test, two months later (and after tutoring from my boss), was a 2280. I took the test this past weekend, 2 1/2 years after that first one. I am expecting a 2360 to 2380 (I know I missed one math question).</p>

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<p>If you got a 2220 as a freshman, you are in good shape to do really well as a junior! Just practice and try to stay awake. :-)</p>

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<p>for ur math practice. it really helps to practice ur math problems cuz then they become extremely familiar on the test so u know how to work all of them out and the test will go much faster. thats a way to improve ur math speed and accuracy b/c u wont worry about how to do the problem as making sure its correct. And yes its true that its tough to raise scores in the 2200+ range but i think since u have a lower math its easier since u prob know the concepts u just have to practice to be able to do use them quickly. good luck .</p>

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<p>Yes, OP, I think you are in great shape to do really well. Down the road, you can begin taking practice exams and reading test prep books, and that should help you a lot. For now, though, I'd just focus on reading a lot and doing well in your school classes: this will give you the foundation you need.</p>

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<p>To NancyDrew
Actually I got a 2220 as an eighth grader :) Same thing I suppose</p>

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<p>Dont stay at the standards of CC. At AOPS, sixth graders get 2400 -_- (and they skipped 2~3 grades too)</p>

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<p>Information on score increases: </p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=78732%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?t=78732&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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Should I invest in a prep course with a tutor?

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<p>No need. Read books for fun and participate in math contests. That's better for you and better SAT prep too.</p>

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<p>Oops, I saw the "9" from your essay score and visually just linked it with when you took the test. :-) Still, a fabulous start.</p>