<p>Okay, so before taking the SAT for first time, I cramp myself for about less than a month. I did know about the SAT until my councilor told me about it, so I studied hard for it.
Reading:360
Math:560
Writing:550
I was impress with this score, especially because I had little time to study.
So I decided to give it another shot. But this time, I really didn't study hard, but I just review.
Reading: 400
Math: 550
Writing: 460
This second score is very dramatic because I improved my Reading section, while lowering my Writing section.
I made a mistake of rushing through the test thinking that I will get more points.
My goal next time is to get 600 on both Math and Writing and at least a 500 on Reading.
Reading is my weakest subject, (English is my second language).
But yea, this time I will take things serious because it is one of my last chances before applying for colleges.
I just want to know how do you people get such high scores! Have you studied ever since 9th grade or before that? LOL</p>
<p>Taking the tests in your native language helps. You’ve been hearing vocabulary and grammar since you were born. Lots of big people have spoken to you. Some have read to you and helped you learn how to read. These are very real advantages. That’s why this country is investing in early childhood education (Head Start, preschool, full-day kindergarten, and so forth). </p>
<p>The good news is that you, too, can get better in English, and your test scores will improve. Become a reader. Find your public library and ask the librarians for help. If they know about an English-practicing group, go to it. Study for all kinds of tests: driver’s license, citizenship, GED (even if you already have a higher diploma from another country). Find a newspaper you like (the library will have them) and just keep reading.</p>
<p>@Wordworker thanks; and right now I have install some SAT vocab apps; I will look for books and fast pace myself and try to analyze the author’s point on every paragraph. All in one month preparation…hope is enough. </p>
<p>You can also take the TOEFL- lots of schools accept that too, seeing that your English isn’t as good as you want it to be but is still decent enough.</p>
<p>The TOEFL is a minimum qualification test - candidates must get above a score of X to be considered for acceptance. It does not usually replace your SAT from a qualification standpoint.</p>
<p>I took SAT prep course. It helps alot. </p>
<p>Do a lot of practice tests and go through the answers for the ones you missed thoroughly. My D worked through 20+ practice tests to get her score up around 300 points. The prep course did not help as much.</p>
<p>Better than me I got 490 math, 429 reading</p>
<p>420</p>