Improving 250 points in 3 weeks?

<p>So I just got my SAT scores back after taking them for the first time, and plan on taking them again in March.</p>

<p>Reading: 680
Math: 670
Writing: 680 (Essay 8)</p>

<p>So I know that my essay was bad (I tried to cram in 3 body paragraphs and couldn't conclude it at well so I'm guessing that had to do with my score). What sort of things should I try to do before taking them again in March?</p>

<p>I've tried using sparknotes to really just see all of the concepts in front of me. I own the blue book and have done about 7 practice tests. If anyone could direct me to some sites whether it be for vocabulary, practice questions, or concepts, I'd really like to take a gander and look at them. </p>

<p>I'm trying to be recruited for college athletics to Ivies and have been told I'd need at least 700 in each section, but obviously the higher the better. </p>

<p>Any help at ALL would be so appreciated. </p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

<p>Edit: What’s the most effective essay outline?</p>

<p>I used collegeboard’s online course and practice tests to go up 170 points in a month. Also, I got a 10 on my essay by using two examples (one literary, one historical) with an intro & conclusion. It’s important to fill up both pages. Good luck!</p>

<p>The calculation the Ivies use for athletic recruiting weights the M score twice as heavily as the W & CR, so focus your energies there, if Ivy recruiting is your goal. That math score is probably five or six incorrect; careless errors are difficult to avoid on SAT math but more practice may help.</p>

<p>One point on the essay can be 30-40 points so follow advice from above poster.</p>

<p>Take more practice tests, timed, in test-like conditions. Carve out three plus hours and just sit and take the tests. The CB site will have one more on-line that you can use for practice. </p>