<p>Well here is my story: My parents sent me to three SAT prep academies over the summer (currently a junior.) They spent over three thousand dollars trying to help me reach for my base 1600 to at least above a 2300. I wanted to make them proud and show that I improved so I cheated myself. When I got a bunch of questions wrong, I erased and merely put the right answer without understanding. I put a higher score to show improvement and make them happy. </p>
<p>When the real test day came, October 11th. I was going on blind luck. I mean I knew a bunch of tricks and stuff but it didn't help in the very end. I got a 2000 flat. I cheated myself and I understand that. I just did it to make my parents happy. But now they are furious at me for lying to them. I am ashamed at myself.</p>
<p>What do I do now? I have to take the SAT again.. What's the best time to retake? I have a bunch of practice diagnostics I can do this time sincerely. Will this improve me hopefully? As long as I do the preparation sincerely this time will it pay off.. Please any helpful advice is appreciated. </p>
<p>2000 is an amazing score its in the 93rd percentile. But if you want to improve, just take practice tests, review your mistakes. Memorize vocab words and learn all rules for grammar and all concepts for math.
Try the december sat if you want to , and the curve is relatively moderate then, so you’d get a higher score as well. Anyways best of luck</p>
<p>I actually kinda did the same thing too. Our difference? The week before the exam, I crammed in nearly 6 practice tests and made sure I was doing it honestly. Result: amazing score :)</p>
<p>Nothing beats earnest practice. You will soon come to know that it’s not your parent’s future, but your future. You still have a year left. Make the most out of it. </p>
<p>2000 is not horrible, but not great for most schools. Work at it… Also, consider taking the ACT? Maybe that format will be better for you? Just keep at it. </p>