<p>Hi I got a 780 on Nov SAT and I was so mad and angry at myself. I made a stupid mistake on a question for sure. I need some advice and help and how do I get this up? My parents and family are so angry, I feel like I'm going to be disowned. SOOOO how do I get this score up to an 800 and stop making DUMB MISTAKES?</p>
<p>Take your time</p>
<p>If your family is angry that you got a 780 on the Math section of the SAT, then there is something wrong with them and you should not listen to them. (regarding testing and academic things at least)</p>
<p>FOCUS AND CONCENTRATE. If you know the material, then there’s no reason you shouldn’t get a 800 on math. Also, I heard that the November SAT had a terrible curve. Usually, you can miss one or two questions on the SAT math and still have a 800. And chill out - don’t be too hard on yourself for missing 1 math question.</p>
<p>^ -1 is almost never an 800. On some of the more difficult questions just go back and check your answer to make sure it makes sense. Focus, concentrate, read carefully. The test will try to trick you.</p>
<p>Come on ! 780 or 800 does not make or break a application.</p>
<p>getting a 780 means you are very good though. The only thing is now concentration. You just need to be careful and try to check your answers after doing. Missing one means no 800 here.
I I took only 15 minutes to do each math section last October, but spent the last 10 to check my work all over again. I got a 800 at last</p>
<p>You do not need an 800. Colleges will look at the 780 the same. There is no way to distinguish a math genius who made one transcription error from a fairly talented kid who didn’t know how to do four of the questions, so he guessed and got an 800. There are other math tests that can demonstrate your prowess. Concentrate on your ECs and essays.</p>
<p>^good advice</p>
<p>If your parents are so concerned with you doing well academically, they should understand the concept of opportunity cost and why it doesn’t make logical sense to expend so much focus and time on one relatively insignificant criterion of your applications.</p>
<p>My son got one wrong and got a 770. His classmate skipped one question, got the rest correct and got a 790 on the same date. </p>
<p>He double checked everything and was confident of the 800. He was initially upset at not getting the 800 but a reality check conversation with us and his gc got his head back on straight. I figure anything close to 800 is known to be one wrong depending on the curve. I highly doubt that will ruin your chances anywhere. </p>
<p>How about taking the math 2 subject test?</p>
<p>^thats wrong</p>
<p>-1 and -1.25 is the same on the sat. Your son got 2 wrong.</p>