How to score a 2300 or above on SAT (tomorrow)

Test Preparation
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<p>Hey guys, I've been trying really hard to cross the 2300 barrier. On my practice tests I'm usually around 2280, but when I do the scoring ranges for the Blue book I usually get like 2200 - 2340. </p>

<p>I normally have family friends who have gotten 2300+ read my essays and they grade it 5/6 or 10/12.</p>

<p>In writing (and on the actual test) I usually miss anywhere from 1 - 3 total, which brings my writing score down anywhere from an 800 to a 750</p>

<p>And I usually miss anywhere from 1 - 3 in math (sometimes 2 grid ins only, thankfully) which brings me down anywhere from a 750 - 800.</p>

<p>In reading I miss anywhere from 5 - 10, which brings my CR score anywhere from 760 down to 700.</p>

<p>How can I improve before tomorrow? I always get my sentence completions correct on both practice and actual SATs. Are my Blue Book Scores possibly hinting toward my actual SAT score?</p>

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<p>For the critical reading section, make sure you understand what it’s about and most importantly, why the author wrote it. In the margin next to the text, scribble some brief notes (5 words maybe?) to summarise the purpose of the paragraph. That way, when you come to answering questions, those notes will remind you of what each paragraph is about.</p>

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<p>Is there chance that the January 2011 SAT curve was extraordinarily hard? </p>

<p>I got:
6 wrong in CR - 740
2 wrong in M - 740
3 wrong in W with E of 10 - 690 </p>

<p>For a total score of 2170 </p>

<p>This is BS</p>

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<p>It depends on the individual. For example, I like natural science passages in the critical reading so if I get one then I might think its very easy whereas others may find it difficult.</p>

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<p>i think the january CR curve wasn’t particularly harsh, but the math and writing curves were</p>

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<p>Yeah, math and writing were very harsh for january. CR was much nicer though…</p>

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<p>Whoa how did you get a 690 in writing for January? @Doener.
That curve sucks!</p>

<p>I had a 710 in March with an 8 essay <— 8 essay! lol but I think I missed like 2 or 3 multiple choice questions.</p>

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<p>I know! The blue book says that I should have gotten 770 in math and at least 730 in writing. Sucks to get 70 points taken away…</p>

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<p>DON’T STRESS! In May, I missed 3 writing (12 essay), 5 CR, and 1 math to get a 780, 750, and 790 (respectively)…total 2320. I also took the SAT in January when I got a 2050…honestly, I didn’t even study that hard in between them…I only went through like 2 previously administered tests, but not even in one sitting. Just try to stay calm and think clearly. Also be very careful!</p>

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<p>Oh *****. Now I wish I had taken the SAT in May!!! Good for you.</p>

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<p>The writing curve for Jan 2011 was definitely harsh!
I had -4 mc and a 9 essay and got a 680.</p>

<p>So hopefully the curves for tomorrow’s test will be better!</p>

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<p>@Doener wow that writing score is real BS. I got 660 5 wrong with 8 essay. I feel bad for you.</p>

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<p>@Doener - I concur — complete BS!</p>