<p>Hey guys, we officially have little more than 6 weeks till the October SATs. I was curious, many of you showed large improvements between practice tests and actual tests. I was wondering over how long of a time period did this happen?</p>
<p>For me, my March SAT scores are in the low 1700s, (1200 m+v) yes I know, Im ashamed but Im hoping that since I didnt do any prep what-so-ever for the SAT (beside read 10 pages of RRR the night before), that I can significantly bring up my SAT scores to say upper 2000s-lower 2100s by 6 weeks of insanely hard SAT practice. The SAT is my only missing like to a solid application. I would like your guys past experiences, advice, or just comments.</p>
<p>honestly... im aiming to add abt 300 points onto my score. i hope it wont be too hard... hahaha. im in the same boat as you. i had no practice whatsoever or even the faintest idea of what the test included and took the june05 exam. so i will be working my butt off for the next few weeks while you do the same! good luck!</p>
<p>add me to the list. although i'll be swamped come start of school. I think really, my focus is on CR tho. but unfortunately, good practice material is so hard to come by</p>
<p>I'm doing the same for the ACT! I'm starting the first day of september, putting applications and essays aside, and working my butt off until October 22nd. I hope I can pull it off.</p>
<p>honsestly here is my opinion.. The thing about the SAT's is that, to some extent, there are just that... a scholastic aptitude test. Unless you made a REALLY foolish error that won't happen again ( like bubble wrong), you got a 1700 for a reason. No amount of test prep can make you smarter. I think a 300 point score test increas is an extremely unrealistic, and likely futile goal to set for yourself. Your only setting yourself up to be discouraged. if you want to get anywhere in life you have to stop comparing yourslef to others. Just because everyone on this site is talking about there 2100 + scores doesn't mean that that particular score represents you! Instead of aiming for a 300 point increase I would suggest you think of test prep like this: " my score range based on WHO I AM, is probably between 1650-1800. on a good day, with adequate rest and a bit more test preparation, i believe I can reach the highest score out of my innate potential"...thats the way you should approach test prep. I believe that trying to raise your score 300 points with 'A TON' of test prep is like trying to be as good as michael jordan by shooting ' A TON' of free throws. Just except that you are a very unique individual with different strangths and weaknesses, take the sticking test, and get on with your life.</p>
<p>Do not believe the previous post. He sounds like a representative from the College Board itself. The SAT, while partially testing innate ability, mostly tests how well you take the SAT. Practicing the right way does help. See the Xiggi Method thread for this right way. If you merely accept your SAT score in resignation, then you will never achieve your true potential. The SAT is NOT an IQ test. Look at the type of things it tests: Grammar, vocab, some Algebra II, etc. (none of which involves innate ability). Never Give Up, Never Surrender!</p>
<p>Wow thanks guys for the advice. I like hearing both sides of the arguement. I was wondering, how long have many of you been prepping for the sat?</p>
<p>Bondsfan. the SAT is a STUPID ASS TEST (just to make a point that it isn't strictly a thinking test). I got a 2000 on the march administration. but with very thorough prep and countless practice tests and carefully understanding the patterns and mistakes, I am looking forward to a 2250+ on the october. </p>
<p>More specifically, writing was the easiest section to improve because it's just learning sets of grammar rules! you CAN get a perfect score on it. It's just that some "smarter" people can score well on it the without prep because they were more exposed to proper grammar as a child and teen. With effort, you can learn a completely different language, so why can't you improve your grammar of a language you already know relatively well?</p>
<p>The same goes for math and critical reading. However, I must say that both of these sections require a bit more long term effort if you want a significant improvement. Smarter people (as in naturally quick minded people) may score better, but that's nothing that hard work and good caffeine before the test can't compensate ;)</p>
<p>hehe
this is a joke right.
i started off with less than 1100 on practice tests and I got a 1410. Studied for 2 1/2 months tho. i am still going to take it yet again for transfer and am hoping for at least 2200. but you have to work hard. i learned all the freaking words from the 350. all mistakes i had were on reading. i am a bit challenged that way :)
good luck.</p>