<p>Considering that the BB only offers ranges (which is pointless in many cases since the range is so large), I don't know how to calculate exact scores in the BB. For the last test I took, I simply took the average of the two extremes (e.g. 750 and 800) and rounded to the nearest score if necessary. </p>
<p>Is there some type of "average" curve I could use to calculate my scores? For example, on the average SAT, what is -1 math, reading, writing, etc? How do the scores go down from there?</p>
<p>I use the May 2008 curve. It's harsh, so it keeps me in check.</p>
<p>Not to steal the thread but I have a question.</p>
<p>I just took a QAS May 2007, which I have taken 6 months ago and vaguely remember some of the passages but don't remember any of the math or writing.</p>
<p>I scored a 2350 (760 CR, 800 M, 790 W)</p>
<p>I was wondering if I should detract 100 points from this score since I kind of remember like 4 questions from the reading passages and they were kind of familiar.</p>
<p>Bascially, I'm worried about the accuracy of my CR score...</p>
<p>I'm really excited about the score, but I don't know if it's very accurate. I don't have any other CB tests that I haven't taken so...any advice?</p>
<p>it's not a very useful result because subconsciously your brain was already familiar with every question ...just take new tests</p>
<p>Well, the problem is that I've already taken every QAS and CB tests except October 2008, which I don't have.</p>
<p>Should I try PR 11 tests instead? I don't have any real tests left...yes I've already taken the PSAT tests before I took the PSAT...</p>
<p>^I didn't think the PR tests were very accurate though. I got much lower scores on those because the questions were really weird..nothing like the ones from CB and nothing like what you'll see on the actual test.</p>
<p>It might be good for practice though?</p>
<p>People also suggested the 10 Real SAT book ...the old version of the BB before they changed the test. You get CR and M practice..just skip the analogy section?</p>
<p>PR, dont use at all.</p>
<p>I also already used the 10 Real SAT book. Any other suggestions?</p>
<p>I have the same problem with the blue book as well. I just take the average score from the range. For example, if the score range was 640-710, the average would be 675 and I round it down to 670.</p>
<p>^That's what I did. My actual test score was pretty close to all my averages..</p>
<p>dont use PR? i thought PR is pretty good tho... at least it 's not easier than the actual test.</p>
<p>^Already took those...</p>
<p>where can u get the 6 free practice tests? pm me. thanks</p>
<p>Thanks to all who responded. I think I'm going to stick with my current system of averaging the ranges. Here's a way to score the writing section (which includes the essay - hard to self-grade accurately):</p>
<p>Give your essay two scores, say 4 and 5. Unfortunately the BB only scores your essay 1-6, so the assumption is that your score 1-6 is simply doubled (rather than have one score be +/-1 greater than the other). Find the ranges for 4 and 5 by combining the essay scores with your MC. Find the average score for each range like you did for CR and M . Then average the two averages. I.E.</p>
<p>Essay score of 4 + some MC score yields 680-800
Essay score of 5 + MC yields 700-800</p>
<p>The first average is 740, the second 750. The average of 740 and 750 is 745, which I just round up to 750. The 10 pts make me feel a bit better about myself :) If you want, round down.</p>
<p>^actually finding scores are easy,just estimate them with any QAS. even the curves are diff,but they wont differ greatly</p>
<p>can some1 pm me a concise simple accurate way to determine exact bb scores? i dont feel like reading all this ty</p>