<p>I took the January SAT I test and scored 1540...470 math, 540 writing, 530 reading, and 9 essay. Yes, these are bad scores, but I want to improve. I have discipline and will study hard, but I would like to know "how" much I can expect to improve...I am taking a SAT prep class which uses the Blue Collegeboard SAT prep book. I am planning on taking the March test, and June test. Any feedback is appreciated....p.s, I am thinking of applying to UCLA, but what SAT score would I need for UCLA?</p>
<p>you'll need to have about a 2000 to get really into the running for UCLA</p>
<p>^ Not true. Go to <a href="http://apps.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=992&profileId=6%5B/url%5D">http://apps.collegeboard.com/search/CollegeDetail.jsp?collegeId=992&profileId=6</a> and look at their middle fifty percent of SAT scores. </p>
<p>In fact, pmcharkins is off by about 250 points. Clearly, 25 percent of the kids that got into UCLA had below a 1170 (M+CR, out of 1600), so you really just need to up your math/reading score by about 100 each and then you'll be in the middle fifty percent.</p>
<p>What class are you taking?</p>
<p>It's certainly possible to raise your score by several hundred points, especially since you have stated that you're willing to work hard and are determined. </p>
<p>I know quite a few brilliant people in my school who had PSAT scores of the same magnitude as your SAT score (150s) eventually go on to get in the 1800-1900 range on the SAT.</p>
<p>Yes I think it's possible if you practice enough. I went from a 1740 to 2000 after a bunch of studying.</p>