First take 660 writing, needs serious improvement!

<p>Hey guys. I was totally going to check my score tomorrow on Christmas morning, how jolly would that be? But I couldnt wait so I jumped the gun and checked it. I didnt study very hard at all, I just took about 3 or 4 days and did all the test in blue book. Got M 800 CR 710 and W 660.</p>

<p>CR is totally in my prediction since although I read a lot, I don't comprehend very well because English is not my first language, but I can say my English is better than the level of most of my classmates. </p>

<p>I think I will find a couple more CR practice. Also I have this speed reading book, but it has a good comprehension section I might look over.</p>

<p>I havent got the score report back yet, that would be available in Jan 5 for me. I reckon most of my losses is due to the essay, which is easily fixable since I write great essays if I take the time, but I will just have to do some more practice with these 25 minuters. </p>

<p>My problem is with the MC section of writing, which I dont have a clear grasp on. Even though I am always being chided for correcting my peers' grammatical usage, I dont do very well on these problems for some reason. Mostly I dont do well on the ones with loads of ambiguous choices. I have read some grammar books and know most of the recommended checking procedures by heart, yet I still dont do that well. </p>

<p>What is something that you have used which helped you somewhat with your writings section? I am willing to spend more time, this time, because I hope the 2nd take will be the last (I heard more than 3 doesn't look well on your college app?)</p>

<p>Advices are definitely needed! Good luck on all your scores and have a merry Christmas</p>

<p>Today, fewer and fewer schools care about the Writing Section, as far as I know. With your VERY GOOD Writing score, you'd be better off perfecting other parts of the application than the standardized tests</p>

<p>haha man we are so similar score wise</p>

<p>M:780 CR: 760 W: 660</p>

<p>im retaking cuz i figure eh what the heck...three 700s would look pretty</p>