<p>sounds good! :)</p>
<p>It seems like they had harder and trickier tests in the past so I kind of feel fortituous about this one. (My first time taking the SATs as well - with around 5 days of intermitted study).</p>
<p>Yay!!!happy for Montaigne as the experimental!!!</p>
<p>I wanted the caravan one to be the experimental one…loved the Montaigne one!! :(</p>
<p>Which section was the Houston one???</p>
<p>And skylift…you sound so perfect!! 
I am also applying for the most competitive ivies!! Wishing you All the Best!! And do tell me your score…would love to compare!!</p>
<p>Oh and there was this discussion on ‘were they to be told’…I think that was totally wrong!! Because it had a tense problem! Were they to be told was followed by a sentence in present tense!!..I think it was A (ne) :D</p>
<p>I liked the Montaigne one as well!! :(</p>
<p>Ah well, I’m really hoping that my score has gone up from my last try and that none of my sections have decreased so that I don’t have to superscore. That would make me the happiest person!</p>
<p>@akshat</p>
<p>for that question, ‘A’ was the same as the one written in the question, so it has to be some other choice. The answer was most probably the one with “By telling them…” and not the “If they were told…” , because that required a conditional tense, which was not present. “Telling them…” was also wrong.</p>
<p>Does anyone know if omitting 3 in math and getting 2 wrong (damn the fish! I knew something smelled funny when I saw that 36) makes it possible for a 700+ ?</p>
<p>Someone said that the curve for internationals is predetermined. If someone has any idea about how the curve will look, it would be a great help for all of us</p>
<p>I’m also curious about the curve, but I’m afraid we won’t be able to know the exact curve before scores come out
i like the montaigne better than caravan too. Welcome to the World Reality
were they to be told is correct as written. it’s a conditional clause using subjunctive mood. By telling them creates ambiguity. who tells them? they told themselves?</p>
<p>Well if the curve is predetermined than it shouldn’t be much different from one month to the next? I’m just assuming that it won’t differ much from the october test, I have the QAS from that month and I’m not liking the math scale <em>eyes it suspiciously</em></p>
<p>@ nelesy</p>
<p>I got 1 grid-in wrong and 3 omitted in October and got 710.
Since your 2 wrong answers don’t look like grid-ins (the fish is definitely a MCQ) I guess you’re more around 680. It doesn’t mean you can’t get 700.
Depends on the curve. October was particularly harsh.</p>
<p>^ Oh ouch!</p>
<p>Well…fingers crossed then. So, to keep this convo flowing - is anyone taking SAT IIs soon?</p>
<p>Or am I the only disorganised/fate-tempting international to leave things until the very last month?</p>
<p>I’ve already taken Chem and Literature, and January I’m taking Maths II, Literature again (retaking my 770) and US History :)</p>
<p>most universities will not accept january sat scores if you are applying this year.</p>
<p>^ I think you misunderstand me, :)</p>
<p>I have clearly taken the December SAT, seeing as I have been engaged in a long discussion about it ;)</p>
<p>In fact, I have no plans whatsoever to retake the SAT in January. </p>
<p>Also, If you read my post even cursorily, you will notice I am talking about the upcoming January SAT II Subject tests - hence I mention things such as Math II, US History and Literature. It would be pretty evident I’m not referring to the SAT.</p>
<p>Hence your info is rather irrelevant and inapplicable to me.
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But apart from that, and more importantly - *your information is wrong. *Most schools WILL accept a January SAT score.**</p>
<p>^ LOL theskylitup. You’d be a very good debater.
Taking the MathII in January. Hope to take the Literature in May. Is Lit a lot harder than Critical Reading on the SAT?</p>
<p>excuse me. why are you speaking so rudely to me.
u dont even know me, and you mounted several indirect attacks on me.</p>
<p>by SAT, i meant both the SAT1 and SAT 2. and it is true that for most schools will accept the december test at the latest. think about it. they start reviewing your apps at the beginning of january, when most apps are due. they are not going to wait till the end of january JUST FOR YOUR APPLICATION because you happen to be taking the sat 2 in january. </p>
<p>sometimes, a little logic can go a long way, ‘the sky lit up’ … -_-</p>
<p>Crazy4Uni, I do not have a disagreement with you, but with the accuracy of your information. </p>
<p>I feel that this should be clarified for the benefit of everyone taking the SAT I or II in January.</p>
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<p>Can I re-iterate that I am 100% certain you are incorrect on this detail?</p>
<p>For reference - let’s look at what Harvard, Yale and Princeton say about the latest SAT date :)</p>
<p>**Harvard: **
[Harvard</a> College Admissions § Applying: Application Timeline](<a href=“http://admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/application_process/timeline.html]Harvard”>http://admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/application_process/timeline.html)
[Harvard</a> College Admissions § Applying: International Testing Requirements](<a href=“http://admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/international/tests.html]Harvard”>http://admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/international/tests.html)</p>
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<p>Yale:
[Standardized</a> Testing | Application to Yale College | Freshmen | Office of Undergraduate Admissions](<a href=“http://www.yale.edu/admit/freshmen/application/testing.html]Standardized”>http://www.yale.edu/admit/freshmen/application/testing.html)</p>
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<p>Princeton:
[Princeton</a> University | Application Dates & Deadlines](<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/deadlines/]Princeton”>http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/deadlines/)
[Princeton</a> University | Standardized Testing](<a href=“http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/standardized_testing/#comp000046cc511c0000000c5a18e5]Princeton”>http://www.princeton.edu/admission/applyingforadmission/standardized_testing/#comp000046cc511c0000000c5a18e5)
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<p>So, feel free to critique my logic, however I shall continue to employ that same logic to **correct misinformation **which could harm other applicants. </p>
<p>In summary: January SAT I or SAT II is the FINAL testing date and WILL be accepted. This is not my “opinion” but simply a fact that has been stated by numerous colleges, of which I have cited 3.</p>
<p>Whoo~lol Yeah,sky is right,Jan.,NOT December, is the last test date acceptable to most colleges.JHU also says acoording to experience,Jan. scores always come in before decisions are made.</p>
<p>I am taking SAT lit and US his again in Jan. …Gawd- -</p>
<p>@skylit FTW :)</p>
<p>^ Hey high-five! Lit and US History :D</p>
<p>@Lemon, debating and public speaking is one of my major extracurriculars :)</p>
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<p>Lit is definitely harder, but I wouldn’t say it was too much harder. Lit is alot less formulaic and literal compared to SAT I CR - many of the questions are more conceptual and intuitive, capturing tone and feeling which is alot more subtle than the “find the evidence in the passage” strategy of the CR. </p>
<p>Lit is also abit more “high order” with its level of analysis, so familiarise yourself with literary and stylistic techniques (Barrons is quite good for this) which may come up in questions. The level of vocabulary is also higher. </p>
<p>I think that overall, to do well in Lit, doing wide reading is a great way to prepare (especially if its in May that you’re doing it) and it seems you’re certainly on track - I’m impressed with anyone who reads Plato! :)</p>
<p>for the mark spitz writing question (swimming), can anyone remember the exact question? what was the given phrase? and what’s the correct answer?</p>