<p>I realize that the test does not measure your intelligence, but only your "test taking skills" and multiple choice ability, as well as the ability to work under extreme pressure... but the test still matters when it comes to going to college, and so will the GRE. rawr, I just want to have a chance at great schools/scholarships (parents not so rich, really), and after all my hard work, I think I deserve it.</p>
<p>I hope you read my "I know how you feel" advice and also, someone (like... Xiggi or grammatix's friend I suppose) told me that a private tutor would really help. I don't have the money for that, but if you do maybe you can try it to bring up your score.</p>
<p>worldshopper: I feel you on the extended essay! I almost died witing that thing! Thank God it's % I'm turning mine in on Monday after a few tweaks.... HALLELUJAH!</p>
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I realize that the test does not measure your intelligence, but only your "test taking skills" and multiple choice ability, as well as the ability to work under extreme pressure... but the test still matters when it comes to going to college, and so will the GRE. rawr, I just want to have a chance at great schools/scholarships (parents not so rich, really), and after all my hard work, I think I deserve it.
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Actually, the test DOES measure intelligence. Stupid people don't get good scores. You're freaking out about one test, and now, since you obviously suck at it, making excuses for why you don't do well. Maybe your "competitive high school" has a major grade inflation problem and everyone gets A's, giving you the false impression that you're smart; I really don't know. Every kid in the country takes the goddam test; you don't "deserve" a thing. Don't come onto these boards looking for sympathy when you should be studying.</p>
<p>I got a 1980 and was happy with it until I came here and saw how much people depend on their SAT scores :P</p>
<p>to see how unreliable CB is: search for a thread called unfair writing curve or something started yesterday. and here's a true story: 800 math in Dec 2004, 800 math IIC in Jun 2005, and 690 math in oct. whatever~</p>
<p>nation161 - exactly! i got a 1980, felt ridiculously smart since all of my friends got in the 1500-1800s, and then i came on here and was like, "wow...i'm stupid." lol. I eventually ended up with a 2010, but that's still lower than people on here...oh well!</p>
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<p>Well it certainly fails to measure character & maturity!</p>
<p>the thread is called writing curve not fair by the way</p>
<p>Although SATs are obviously important, colleges are looking for more than just numbers (unless you're Harvard of course.. ; ) ). Besides..your scores are probably average for those schools. I'm sure that they will be looking at the whole package and will know from your transcript, recs, essays, etc. that you are a strong student. Don't stress!</p>
<p>panic, no need to be rude & vicious. seriously. you're probably right in some ways; my highschool does indeed have a pretty inflated grading system, and TONS (probably about 1/4-1/3 of every senior class) ends up going to extremely competitive schools. Seven students from last year's senior class got the thick envolopes from harvard. and yeah, I probably should be studying instead of complaining, but I've been doing a lot of both recently. I don't think the fact that I got a 690 and 670 makes me stupid... does it? How do you measure intelligence, anyway, and why with a multiple choice test? Why do you believe this particular format is the best at testing a student's "smartness"? Just curious.</p>
<p>maybe you got an amazing score, but this doesn't necessarily make you a genius either... sorry to break it to you, kiddo.</p>
<p>one thing that Ihelps is to memorize certain facts on the subject test you're taking and how they look when written on a piece of pper. When you get your test booklet, take thirty seconds to write down the facts that you memorized on the first page of the test. According to my AP Bio teacher, thi helps get blood into your cerebrum (Which controls rational thinking), and you won't be in sucha "fight or flight" mode, which impairs your ability to concentrate. Also, I'm sure this works well for the SAT 1 as well... think of 5 vocab words and their definitions and write them down when you get the test.</p>
<p>Just something to consider...</p>
<p>"Don't come onto these boards looking for sympathy when you should be studying."</p>
<p>My sentiments exactly</p>
<p>Wow. I definitley got a 2050 on my SAT's and I applied ED to Cornell. A 2050/70 or whatever isn't goign to keep you out of Cornell/Hopkins, etc... if I recall correctly that falls within the 50-75% range. You'll be fine. </p>
<p>I take hte hardest classes in my school too, and I manage all A's.. I got a 780 on US Hist, 630 on Bio-Ec, and 600 in Math I, and I'm not all too too too scared, though admittedly I'm nervous. Nothing to cry over though! You'll be fine. Just work on your essays...</p>
<p>And stop whining.</p>
<p>To whomever said the SAT doesn't measure character and maturity, that's what the essays/interviews are kind've for. Other than that, the SATs do generally indicate how smart you are. Idiots don't do well, smart people do do well. Pretty good theme it has going.</p>
<p>And relax. I went up 130 points solely because I was happy with my 2190, was only retaking because my parents thought i should try to raise my math, but because I didn't care at all I was relaxed, thought clearly, and bumped it up massively.</p>
<p>Again, chilling out is the best thing u can do.</p>
<p>If you're planning to take it again, tutoring could definitely help you, and it doesn't necessarily have to be expensive. For instance, two of my friends and I split the cost of a private SAT math tutor for about a month and a half of lessons (once a week). I managed to raise my math score 60 points from my June test. It's worth a try :)</p>
<p>Worlshopper, I don't see what was immature about his comment. Stupid people WON'T get higher scores and if you're unable to make the connectionson the SAT after studying, then your brain just doens't go that far. for that time.</p>
<p>Don't look for sympathy when you should be studying? Oh yeah, because the 1 year of studying just isn't enough. 5 minutes on CC letting it out were crucial to her advances in scoring higher.</p>
<p>Wholistically, what is the purpose of people complaining about the SAT when it is not going to change a thing? Colleges will continue using your results on the SAT as a major indicator of your abilities, but as others have mentioned they take other areas into account as well. But regardless of that, you can not do anything about the situation apart from giving it your best shot. You'll find that most people probably agree with you that the SAT isn't a very good measure of intelligence (but then again, what high school or college exam is, when taking into account other factors?), however the ones that forget about this irrelevant fact are the ones who generally do well.</p>
<p>Maybe because perhaps those people have been studying the SAT or are just naturally smart? I feel like those who are naturally smart don't care about how something tests their intelligence because they never had to worry about it. </p>
<p>But anyway, I don't think this girl was expecting her score to rise by making an emotional post. She's frustrated and it always feels better when you know you're not alone. Her emotional stability is just as important, IMO.</p>
<p>"Maybe because perhaps those people have been studying the SAT or are just naturally smart? I feel like those who are naturally smart don't care about how something tests their intelligence because they never had to worry about it."</p>
<p>Some do, some don't. The ones who are focused on going through the structure in society with high success do care about tests a hell of a lot. The remaining few who are smart, but have an alternative point of view, do not really care about tests, or indeed anything apart from their line of interest. People who exemplify the former go through high school, university with exceptional grades and go on to work in a high paying job. On the other hand, an example of the latter is Albert Einstein - however he is one of very few who take this road and succeed.... That is my point of view on the issue, take it for what its worth (i wouldnt mind expanding on it, but i dont see the point).</p>
<p>"But anyway, I don't think this girl was expecting her score to rise by making an emotional post. She's frustrated and it always feels better when you know you're not alone. Her emotional stability is just as important, IMO."</p>
<p>Wouldn't it be better to relieve this girl of frustration by telling her how to relax and stay, than to tell her that there are thousands of people like her? Surely it is better to be cured, in contrast to being one of the crowd?</p>