How much can I improve my SAT in 3 months???

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<p>Okay, I'm new to this forum. I've recently decided to apply to US universities (i'm from England) So, I took a SAT practice test off the internet. Without taking into account the minus 0.25 points you get for a wrong answer I scored roughly 650 in maths, 680 in critical reading, 600 in writing. Seeing as I've never done a SAT test, how much do you think I could improve by, if I were to work hard for 3 months or so? Is this a respectable score? I'd like to go to a top 20 uni. </p>

<p>Also, will universities take into account my IB scores. I didn't do nearly as well as I could have (33 points), due to doing no revision. I thought I'd have a better chance at a good american university.</p>

<p>What other factors do they consider? I've heard a lot about extra-curriculars and will be fine for that (apart from leadership bit).</p>

<p>Lastly, how would an english student fit in? Do americans generally like english people? (I know it's a bit of a silly question).</p>

<p>Thanks for any help!!!</p>

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<p>That score is not high enough to yield a decent chance at a top school. Plus, you need to account for the wrong-answer deduction. </p>

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<p>AP scores have very little effect on admissions, so I can’t imagine that IB scores would matter much, even for an international applicant.</p>

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<p>I’m sure that you could fit in. :slight_smile: (We tend to like English accents.)</p>

<p>See this for some relevant advice on both admissions and SAT preparation: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/955109-silverturtles-guide-sat-admissions-success.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/955109-silverturtles-guide-sat-admissions-success.html&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I realise it’s not high enough. But seeing as it’s the first time I’ve seen a SAT paper, could I improve. If I get used to the format and learn some of the maths topics e.g. geometry that weren’t covered in IB maths and brush up my grammar, could I improve</p>

<p>The original question was how much could I imrpove with 3 months of hard graft??</p>

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<p>Of course you could improve. By how much is an unanswerable question.</p>

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<p>What’s an average though??? Do you have an idea, as I’d like to know where I stand.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>Some people improve by 50 points after preparation; some improve by 500 points. The variation is too extreme to warrant a meaningful average. Just prepare as effectively as you can and hope for the best.</p>

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<p>And as far as being English goes, most ladies like the accent which will be a fun thing for you in college ;)</p>

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<p>Sweeeeeet!!!</p>