<p>Does this happen to anyone else? I'd do a complete test in the blue book, mark the answers I got wrong do the again without looking at the answer key, and get almost all of them right and my score would bounce up at least 30-40 points everytime. And when I do the ones I got wrong, and look at the question again, it seems so easy and I ask myself how I could've possibly got it wrong. So im guesssiinngg that it's because I lost focus. Tips on how to stay focused? Is there any way I can hit 2100 by may 5th?</p>
<p>Critical reading: 660
Math: 510 (my weak spott)
Writing: 650-720 depending on what I get on the essay, prep class teacher never gave me below an 11 though 650 would be when the essay = 8 </p>
<p>So let's say im between 1840-1890. Is it possible to get a 2100 by May?</p>
<p>The #1 tip is to avoid silly mistakes (particularly on the math section, but also the reading/writing). Even though I got a perfect 800 on math and math II, silly mistakes have cost me everywhere else, especially in math competitions such as AMC and AIME.</p>
<p>In order to get a 2100 you will have to average 700 across all three sections. First place is to start with the math section. Perhaps review some math topics you have learned. Work to improve your speed and efficiency (esp. if going for an 800 - you will have to answer every question correctly in the short amount of time).</p>
<p>In my opinion, the writing section was the easiest to improve. After reviewing some grammar rules, my writing score improved 100 points without any changes in essay score.</p>
<p>Overall, you should first try to improve the math section. If you can notch a 700 on math, you will be right around the 2050-2100 mark.</p>
<p>My problem with math is basically simplifying the question. I have no common sense with math. I make it harder than it actually is. Any advice on what to do about thattt</p>
<p>I am reposting an edited version of my article on “careless errors” here. I believe that a lot of this applies to you. Especially pay attention to the second paragraph of number (6).</p>
<p>In this article we will go over the steps you should take to put an end to the careless errors you keep making when attempting SAT math problems.</p>
<p>Before we can put an end to careless errors we need to discuss what a careless error actually is. If you look up the definition of “careless” you will get something like “not giving enough attention and thought to what you are doing.” So most people would say that a careless error is one that could have easily been prevented if only they had paid a bit more attention to what they were doing. But on the SAT this is only one of the types of errors that students call “careless.”</p>
<p>In fact, it is very common for students to say "My score would have been </p>