Do people generally do better on the real thing?

Test Preparation
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<p>Hey, this saturday will be the first time I take the SATs and I'm wondering, do people usually get better scores on the real SAT than they do on practice tests they take? I have been using the collegeboard test book so I think the questions will be about the same level. Anyways, any input from either personal experience or what they've heard is very appreciated. Justifications would be nice too haha. Thanks!</p>

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<p>Yes, when I was taking Old 10 Reals last May I was getting in the 1500 area, but on the real test I got 1550. Similiarly, when preparing for the SAT II Writing this January, I was consistently getting 740's but came out with an 800 on the test.</p>

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<p>zogoto, you have exactly 402 posts. that's awesome.</p>

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<p>I usually do worse on the real thing because there's more pressure.</p>

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<p>I perform better under pressure, generally, so I hope that I do a bit better on my SAT tommorrow...</p>

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<p>wait i don't get it... why is 402 such a magical number?</p>

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<p>I hope I do better :P I got 750 v 660 M on my last practice test. In December I got only a 600 V, 600 M :(</p>