<p>Is it just me or did anyone realize the SAT Curve for internationals was horrific this October test?</p>
<p>Reading - 15 wrong 2 omits - 590
Writing - 3 wrong 9 essay - 690
Math - 4 wrong - 690</p>
<p>For comparison, here are my May SAT exam scores:</p>
<p>Reading - 22 wrong - 570
Writing - 9 wrong 9 essay - 650
Math - 2 wrong - 760</p>
<p>And it's not like the test was much easier; in fact, I think the math section was much more difficult. Opinions?</p>
<p>It’s not fair :(</p>
<p>It’s not really unfair. It’s just that there is always a varying degree of difficulty between different test dates. The equating is generally quite fair.</p>
<p>I thought the curves were fairly accurate. This test overall was easier than the ones in the Blue Book.</p>
<p>@BestOfTheBest Did u take the international test? If so, I think u do need to order score verification because I got 790 with 9 on the essay and no wrong on the Writing Multiple Choice questions.</p>
<p>btw where did u take the test?</p>
<p>My DS got 710 in Writing with 5 wrong and a 10 essay (in Canada); his penmanship is so poor (like mine) I doubt it was an easy read.</p>
<p>I hear the essay is worth 30% of the mark. </p>
<p>Hope this info helps.</p>
<p>I think October is the time when the number of SAT taker reaches its apex. All seniors are to take the test, either to avenge for their June SAT scores (after 4 months of training like hell - NO SUMMER!) or to get a firsthand experience to prepare for the November SAT, which is essential to anyone applying ED. </p>
<p>That explains why the test is more difficult, or rather, the curve is harsher.</p>
<p>One mistake on math => 760. I will never be able to brag about 800 in math. :(</p>
<p>@BestOfTheBest: I think it’s 55 bucks for either all the multiple choice questions or the essay. It’ll cost 100 bucks if you want to verify both. But the verification will not include grid-in questions in the math section. </p>
<p>Yeah, 55 bucks is a lot of money. But if it is confirmed that collegeboard did make some mistakes on your scores, you’ll be able to get the money back. So you’d better order that considering the cost of retaking the test.</p>
<p>btw I took the test in Hong Kong and normally test questions in HK are the same as in India. So the curve should be the same as well. Hope this helps.</p>
<p>**I think October is the time when the number of SAT taker reaches its apex. All seniors are to take the test, either to avenge for their June SAT scores (after 4 months of training like hell - NO SUMMER!) or to get a firsthand experience to prepare for the November SAT, which is essential to anyone applying ED.</p>
<p>That explains why the test is more difficult, or rather, the curve is harsher.**</p>
<p>No, it doesn’t. The “curve” is not actually a curve. In other words, your performance does not depend on how others do on the same test. If you don’t want to take my word for it, you can visit the College Board’s website here:</p>
<p>[How</a> the SAT is Scored - Overview of SAT Scoring](<a href=“The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board”>Your SAT Score Report Explained – SAT Suite | College Board)</p>
<p>The test in question was previously administered in March 2013 with the very same “curve,” and that same “curve” will be used whenever it is administered in the future. It doesn’t matter when it’s given or who is taking it.</p>