<p>Looking at the different threads where people post their SAT scores, sometimes I see responses, including mine, expressing anger at people with good scores who dare to complain. I first took the view that those angry people should back off and let the other people gloat a little. Now that I have received my own scores, I can see why those people might get a little mad. Maybe it's just me, but I compare myself to pretty much everyone here (bad idea), and even if their score is just 10 points above mine, I end up feeling depressed. I know that I'm pretty sad and should get over it; however, I'm finally feeling the pressure to actually get into college and maybe that's why I'm so uptight. Anyways, I think everyone here is awesome and incredibly intelligent and will end up at a great school. Also, good luck to anyone that plans on taking those dreaded tests.</p>
<p>You can always improve; second time is always easier.</p>
<p>I went up 160 pts from the last time, and I know someone who went up 300.</p>
<p>It actually does help to not study, since you're not as tense, and you pretty much go in with an attitude that says **** it. That way you take your time, read everything thouroughly, and don't second guess as much.</p>
<p>Yeah I know what you mine. It's just worry that what you thought was a good score may not be that special. Don't worry! This happened to me on the US History thread, the SAT2. Stupid me, I got onto CC right away and feverishly watched as people on the forums hashed out every single question and answer on the test. I kept counting the questions I got wrong as people explained the right answers, and I got this terrible feeling when people said "Yes! I haven't missed any so far!" But turns out I got an 800 and there's no point feeling depressed. Put it into perspective!</p>
<p>I jumped 50 points and made my low goal, not the higher one, and I was disappointed, but I also made an 800 this time. I was hoping for it but not expecting it, so that's good. I'm still pretty low for the total, but that's what the ACT is for!</p>
<p>I agree with Redparrot. I, too, believe it is extremely aggravating when many people complain about scores others would beg for. I can understand when someone complains about a 730 in math, but come on, who in his/her right mind would complain about a 780 or 790?? Stating this would be the equivalency of blurting out, "Hey! I am not perfect! Now I am going to complain/shoot myself, etc.!"</p>
<p>It's okay to complain about anything under a 750. No one's standards should be higher than that.</p>
<p>waffle, I'll pleasantly disagree :)</p>
<p>I don't think you should be comparing to anyone but yourself. I know it's hard, but it's difficult to compare when your standards are different.</p>
<p>Being a really MATHY person, I really wanted than Math 800 score and getting 790 kinda pains me...not that it's bad, nor am I complaining, but I was THAT close? So, it's difficult.</p>
<p>If you set your standards at a level that best fits you, that's what will make you happy. I'm a math person, thus my math standard is HIGH, now on the other hand, my CR and Writing standards are considerably lower. So, don't worry about what other people get.</p>
<p>What do YOU want? Where do YOU want to go? If it's IVY's set your standards reasonably. Do what is best for YOUR future. Those other scores won't affect YOUR future directly. It's what you do that counts :) I'll be rooting for you. Work towards it! You can do it. :)</p>