<p>I didn't study ever before for the SAT. I'm a sophomore and I signed up to take the SAT on January 22, 2011. I didn't realize I was going to suck so much. I ended up with a 1600-1640 today after my first test.</p>
<p>OK everyone.</p>
<p>I got a total score of 1600-1640.</p>
<p>CR - 610
M - 420 Needs improvement.
W - 580-610</p>
<p>Never studied before.
I'm gonna read the BB which I have and Barron's and vocab lists.</p>
<p>I want to do a practice test each week.</p>
<p>Do you think if I do that (and by that I mean: read those books, study my wrong answers, take practice tests about 20, and study vocab list) up to January 22, 2011 I would be able to reach my goal
of 2000+???</p>
<p>Do a lot of practice problems. And that’s really all the advice you’ll ever really need. </p>
<p>The SAT Math section is just as much logic as it is applied mathematics. You’ll find a lot of patterns in practice questions that you can apply to the actual test later on. You’ll also find that problems that require complex and tedious algebra can be solved through alternative and simpler methods.</p>
<p>Also, take a look at Princeton’s SAT review book. Although their Joe Bloggs method is a bit controversial, it’s applicable to some of the math questions that you’ll see on the exam (but this technique really applies to the minority over the majority). Plus, they have some good overall advice that ETS doesn’t mention in their blue book.</p>
<p>Well you are right that you need to work your math then. Otherwise, with several months of diligent practice, a 100+ increase in each section seems very reachable, perhaps even a 200 point increase in math. Keep working hard and good luck.</p>
<p>When I saw the ‘reachable’ and 200 point in math, I fainted… well, almost. Not to mention the ‘good luck’! My parents don’t give a … how I do on this test. And, you guys are the only ones that actually understand the SAT. Thanks for the inspiration… <em>sounds corny</em></p>
<p>^ PSAT is more like 2 hrs, while the SAT is around 4.</p>
<p>The format of both tests are very similar. Although it’s shorter than the SAT, the PSAT has all the question-types and tests much the same knowledge. Virtually all of the techniques and strategies that apply to the PSAT also apply to the SAT. The only difference between the two, is that there’s no Essay section in the PSAT.</p>
<p>Yes. I have a friend who took it in May of his sophomore year and scored a 2400. However, it is better for most people to wait until junior year.</p>
<p>I actually just took my 2nd actual practice test today and got a 2150, but im hoping to get a 220+ on the PSAT and a 2300+ on the SAT. Although I havent done any official studying im hoping to raise the score 150+ points. Shouldnt be too hard if I just put a lot of effort into vocab, practice the passage readings an just brush up on my grammar.</p>
<p>I have 160 days. any of your advice is welcome. I’m just worried about math so I bought gruber’s. Have any of you had luck with the gruber’s math workbook?</p>
Two months ago, I took a practice test and ended up with a 1515. Two months later, I’m at 1950~2000. :).</p>