<p>As a junior, I took my first SAT this March (without prep) and didn't score well: 1660 (510 CR, 580 M, 570 W). I believe the next SAT is in October, so I have about 4 months... Is it possible to raise it to the 1900s, maybe 2000s, by then? </p>
<p>Unless you recommend to take it in November instead. But I also want to take the Subject Tests, as well as apply early for colleges (I researched that the usual deadline is around November). I'm sorry I'm asking many questions at once; everything is such a blur and I need someone to please clear things up. :(</p>
<p>It is absolutely possible to raise your score significantly if you work at it systematically. Go for October for sure, better to have late subject test scores than low SATS (which you have now). But you probably want to do some subject test studying this summer as well. Fall of senior year is awfully busy, so you want to take advantage of the time over the summer so you aren’t overwhelmed with your normal course load, ECs, college apps, and studying at the same time. Also, not every subject test is offered on every single SAT date, so you have to check that out ahead of time (World History is an example of a test that isn’t offered every time). College Board is good about posting the schedule far ahead, so you should be able to figure that out.</p>
<p>Great advice, thank you intparent! I did not know not every subject test is offered.</p>
<p>Does anyone think the Princeton Review and BlueBook are sufficient enough for prepping? I’ll also be sure to delve into the CR a little more, my weakest area.</p>
<p>CR is the hardest to prep for IMHO, but you do need to work on it. Grubers is the best book for math prep. You should read some other threads out here for tips on prepping for CR (my kids were big readers and breezed through CR with no prep, so I don’t really have any experience there).</p>
<p>My D improved from 1900+ to 2200+ over last summer. She prepared for both ACT and SAT at the same time, so basically around 2 months of effort for each tests. However, practicing for one test would also help somewhat for the other test. Since you are running out of time, why don’t you try ACT at the same time?
For the while Summer, you will need more than just the PR and bluebook.</p>
<p>Got my January score and was disappointed with a 1980, so I spent the next 3 weeks studying my ass off before the march sat. I got a 2240. As long as you’re studying really well, and are determined, I’m sure a summer is enough. If you really want to raise your score, try focusing on things that can be learned, like math topics, and grammar, vocab, etc. And for critical reading, just read a lot of articles, magazines, etc. I brought my writing from a 620 and 10 essay to an 800 with a 12 essay just from studying grammar and practicing.</p>
<p>yes, it IS possible. Whether you realize a 300 point improvement really depends on what resources you have available. One on one tutoring over the summer with a recommended, experienced tutor ought to get you there. Ideally you want 12 lessons, but if you can spring for more then do about 20. The program ought to be designed specifically to your strengths and weaknesses, layering all three test components (CR, MA, and WR) in three specific ways: academics (review, remediation, extension), test strategies (both general and specific), and practice with previously administered SATs. If you don’t have access/opportunity then realizing this gain will be extremely challenging. Ask tutors directly if they offer sliding scale. Private tutoring is your most viable option, given your timeline. O, and by the way: sit for both October AND November. Good luck.</p>
<p>Anything is possible, and the summer is plenty of time.</p>
<p>My scores went as follows:
147 (Sophomore PSAT) →
1780 (October SAT) →
190 (Junior PSAT) →
2080 (Full-length College Board Practice Test)</p>
<p>Hopefully I will get 2100+ on Saturday, and then improve some more over the summer and get my score to the 2200 range.</p>
<p>I started intensively studying in September, and then I pretty much stopped studying after the PSAT. I still would do SAT questions of the day, but it wasn’t until late April that I resumed studying for the SAT. </p>
<p>My dramatic change in scores can be hard to believe, so I can understand if you are dubious as to whether or not I am telling the truth… but I am, in fact, telling you the truth about my scores.</p>