<p>I just took a Kaplan practice test and got a 1520. On PSAT I got a 1530, on my other practice test 1530.</p>
<p>...I'm fricken' done. My mom thinks that 1500s are my ability and they are thinking of giving up any possiblities of me going to an ivies. </p>
<p>What is wrong with me? Is a 1520 really my ability? I wasn't giving my best when taking the practice SAT, and I left out a good chunk of questions that I could have definitely gotten correct (Because I am extremely slow...as it seems), BUT a majority of the kids in my AP classes were getting 1700s-1800s without prep. Should I just cancel my June SAT, and start studying for the ACT, which has more curriculum based questions?</p>
<p>P.S WHY am I so slow? I have never gotten through an SAT section without missing a few.</p>
<p>Well, I don’t think moving to the ACTs is the way to go, because from what I heard the timing is even worse. (However take a timed ACT and see if you improve on it).</p>
<p>If you are in APs and you generally do well in school, there’s every reason to believe you can get at least an 1900. If you want, buy a Princeton Review SAT Prep book (or just borrow it from the library) and read all the tips in there. Do practice tests, and actively prepare for the SAT.</p>
<p>I would do the June one, because you don’t want the October one (if the June doesn’t work out) to be the only shot at the SAT.</p>
<p>What grade are you in? If your a junior and you’re in a lot of AP classes and ur still getting in the 1500s, that’s just strange… If you’re any younger…I wouldn’t sweat it, you’ve got time. Better start preppin’.</p>
<p>Right now, it’s not necessarily about how much ability you have but how well you know the test. Most people around here will just say buy the BB (blue book: the official SAT study guide) and study. Eventually, take all ten practice tests in that book before retaking the SAT (assuming that you have ample time). Yes, all 10. It will improve your score tons, and if it doesn’t, it will show you what your “ability” is.</p>