<p>I'm a freshman and I'll have to take the PSAT this october, so I have quite a bit of time to prepare. This random score increase happened weirdly. I even checked all grading and everything.</p>
<p>Practice test 1 PSAT: 70M 59CR 57W (186)</p>
<p>~Very,very minimal studying in between~
~took another practice test, scores did not improve~
~increase in homework, so took a break for a week or two~</p>
<p>Practice test 2 PSAT: 67M 69CR 56W (192)</p>
<p>I think that's a pretty big jump for a week or two of no studying. Can you guys help me think of a study plan for getting these scores to the 80? I have Direct Hits Volumes 1+2,the BB 2nd Ed, 3 PSAT practice tests, about 30 SAT practice tests, and an Official Collegeboard PSAT administered this past fall.</p>
<p>well…since you are a freshman your sophomore PSAT will not count for anything (its mostly just for you to see how much you have to prepare for the junior year PSAT and the SAT)</p>
<p>But…if you do want a “study plan” I guess it won’t hurt</p>
<p>Try to do one section a day (25 minute) on the weekdays
On weekends try to do a whole subject area (M, CR, or W)</p>
<p>Do 20 words a day, and quiz the ones you already know everyday</p>
<p>thanks! sounds smart! How much of a chance for a 2400 do u honestly think I have?</p>
<p>Well, the main question is “Are you naturally smart?”</p>
<p>If the answer is yes, then a chance of 2400 is pretty high as long as you prep substantially.</p>
<p>If the answer is no, a 2400 is still reachable but with a lot of hard prep (pretty much, follow that schedule till junior year).</p>
<p>Like brownman23 said, your sophomore PSAT doesn’t really “count” for anything official, but it is great practice! You’re already doing very well, so the most important thing is not to stress out too much. You have lots of time. I’d start by just doing a section every once in a while; don’t feel obligated to practice on a real “schedule” yet if you don’t want to. As long as you continue to practice, your scores will go up. If you study slowly but steadily over the next few years, I’m sure you’ll be happy with your future SAT score. Good luck! :)</p>
<p>^^ Thanks 
I’m actually quite a bit shocked with my math scores, because I’m doing calculus level work, but hey, that’s ETS’s job.</p>
<p>^ Totally understandable. PSAT/SAT math can feel very different, especially at first, from what one is “used to”. From the start I’ve had more trouble with relatively “simple” SAT math than I have in years of high-school math. :)</p>
<p>^Yeah i was very suprised to see that my CR had gone up, but it seems to fluctuate between 620-700; while my Math score is almost always a solid 700. Writing, on the other hand, has gone from 580-620, so I’m assuming practice makes perfect, eh? lol thanks for all the help!</p>