<p>I'm going to take the test again in October, so that gives me roughly 3 months to study my butt off for this test. I want to obtain an 1850+. Obviously my weakness is math. I also need to improve my writing score quite a bit. I did not study at all for my first SAT in May, and I took it cold. </p>
<p>*Side note: I felt rushed on most of the 9 sections (even the CR).</p>
<p>Would you guys be so kind to give me a 3 month study plan, so I can get an 1850+, and possibly a combined CR+M score of 1300? Please keep in mind that I just started a full time job for the summer (5 days a week, 8 hours a day). I would be committed to study an hour a day -- no more than that. I would probably take Sundays off.</p>
<p>A detailed study plan from you CC experts would be amazing. Take in mind what I need to improve on, and try not to throw in excess material that won't really up my score. Once again, I'm aiming for an 1850+ (nothing too special).</p>
<p>I really appreciate your guys' input. Thanks!</p>
<p>The summer is a great time to improve your score but you're asking for roughly a 160 point increase in your math score (assuming you want 700CR 600M). You need a good foundation of math to do well or else the only way is to really study from scratch if you don't know the basics up to Algebra 2. I would pick up the Barron's SAT I math book and work on a section a day until you finish the book and then pick up Acing the New SAT I Math for extra practice problems and work on a handful everyday.</p>
<p>Your CR is not great but it's not bad either. The best way to improve on CR is to just keep taking prac tests and pace yourself since you said yourself that you rushed most of the test. </p>
<p>Basically just practice as much as you can; this is the only way you will improve your score. Pick up the Blue Book afterwards if you still have time and take the practice tests and see if your score is improving. I would honestly not take it in October unless you're a senior since you seem to need more time IMO.</p>
<p>Is the full-time summer job really needed? You will have much more time to prepare for the test and space out your study plan if you could devote more than just an hour a day studying.</p>
<p>If you say it like that, then no. Nothing is "needed." I don't have to study for the SAT. It's not a "need." I don't have to be on this forum asking you guys for help...</p>
<p>But anyways, it is really good pay ($14.06/hour). I'll be making over $4,000 in less than two months. Also, it is just really great experience. The hours are good (7-3). I have an hour lunch and three out of the five days I get to work-out (aka run to train for cross country) for an hour during work. I get paid during the lunch and work-out sessions, too. It's too good to turn down. Also, working for the Air Force as a summer hire will sure to look good on an application.</p>
<p>And is one hour a day really not that much??</p>
<p>That is over 80 hours of studying for just a 3 hour test.....</p>
<p>Well when you're trying to raise your score 270 points in 3 months then yes, it really isn't enough IMO. I know tons of kids who go to those pricey summer prep programs for 6 hours a day, 5 days a week for 8 weeks and barely raise their score 200 points at the end of the program. If you come home at 3 everyday then I don't see why you can't commit 2 to 2 1/2 hours a day. That would make a huge difference...</p>
<p>spend tons of money trying to raise an SAT score and work minimal hours</p>
<p>or</p>
<p>earn substantial money for college so you won't be in debt in the future, and in the meanwhile study for 3 months on a daily basis mainly trying to up your math score</p>
<p>I'm going with the second option, amigo (or is it amiga.....can't tell). HAHA!</p>
<p>I know I might not get the exact goal I want, but I'm hoping that you guys would help me out by giving me a solid study plan based on the info I gave you. I know myself, and If I studied for more than one hour a day I would burn myself out in the first week.</p>
<p>i have a similiar problem i got a 2030 and i really want above a 2300, i just seem to hit a wall and cant move beyond this
CR: 650
Math:680
Writing:700 (essay:10)
any other advice...</p>
<p>What do you mean "spend tons of money trying to raise an SAT score and work minimal hours"? I don't think you're grasping the point I'm trying to get through to you. Yes, you COULD do it your way but the jump you're wanting is not realistic if you're not willing to WORK for it. Obviously studying an hour a day is better than nothing but you're basically giving yourself enough time to only raise your math score (which you need to raise big time) when you still need to raise your CR and especially your writing score but you likely won't have time for that if you're selling yourself short like that. Like I said, you can keep your full-time job and use that money to save up for college or whatever while studying more efficiently at the same time. Like I said, you come home at 3PM everyday so unless you intend on partying the rest of the day and night I don't see why you think it's so difficult to devote an extra hour a day at a chance to improve your future.</p>
<p>Whatever man, it's up to you. I'm trying to get my advice across but it seems like you're straying away from it rather than trying to grasp it.</p>
<p>I understand what you're trying to say. I really do. If I could, I would study 3 hours a day for the SAT, but let's face it; I don't have the commitment to do that. I have other things going on. And no, I don't party. I'm being honest in saying that I wouldn't be able to handle studying 2-3 hours a day for 3 months straight. On the other hand though, I would be able to work around studying for an hour a day and taking one day a week off. I would get restless studying a book much longer and I would burn myself out. I stated in the first post, "I would be committed to study an hour a day -- no more than that." Based on that criteria I just wanted to hear from you guys what are the best options to raise my score to an 1800+. That is my goal -- maybe it is high for the score I have right now, but that's alright. </p>
<p>So far you have told me to get SAT math practice books. I will plan on getting one this week before I head off to Spokane for Hoopfest (the world's biggest 3-on-3 streetball basketball tourney; we are winning it this year!). Anyways, back on track: anything else??</p>
<p>*I'll be back on tomorrow. I have to get some sleep. I shouldn't be up this late.....</p>
<p>^jk, I think the OP made it clear that he's not going to turn down the job. To be honest, I wouldn't either.</p>
<p>Plus, I really don't think that more than an hour a day is necessary. If doing that doesn't raise your score to your goal, it's probably too high. Not everyone gets a 2400, or 2300, or 2200, etc. However, I would caution to the OP that setting a goal might be useful, but could also be a source of stress. Given that your starting point is in your mind mediocre, then any improvement will obviously be helpful. In terms of timing, an hour a day seems fine to me.</p>
<p>If the SAT is eating up your life, something is wrong.</p>
<p>Hmm...How about reviewing vocab before bedtime every night, and then having your parents or siblings quiz you? I mean, just review a few words until you get them, then add them to the "learned" pile. Then have your family quiz you on the words in the pile whenever they get a chance. Not like something separate, but ask you one or two words before meals, etc.</p>
<p>Otherwise, just read and make sure to do the practice exercises....</p>