<p>I'm a sophomore and I took the psat, and I only scored a 165. 51 CR, 52 M, 62 W. </p>
<p>Is there any way I could score 213+ by next year? Even 220+. Anyone who has done this?</p>
<p>Why not?</p>
<p>My friend went from 170 10th grade to 213 this year</p>
<p>I scored a 167 in my Junior year PSAT and then when i took the SAT i got a 2100
there is certainly hope...you just gotta put some work into it</p>
<p>Absolutely. I actually found the PSAT to be a good bit harder than the standard SAT Reasoning Test. Find yourself a good tutor and follow their advice. For both the SAT and the PSAT, success lies in your ability to TAKE the test, not to learn the knowledge that is presented to you. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Ok. I am honestly considering paying the money for a prep course. I find CR to be difficult and Math as well, but Writing came easier. Sad thing is is that all my scores need significant improvement.</p>
<p>go for it, there's no reason not to. I've jumped from about 1900 to 2140 after a 3 month course, without too much work. If you work at it, improvements will come eventually.</p>
<p>Yep. I know someone who scored 165 sophomore year, 164 senior year (bummer!). On the third time she took the SAT, during senior year, she scored 2270 without much prep at all. Don't worry! In my experience, a calmer demeanor correlates with higher scores! :)</p>
<p>"theres no reason not to" </p>
<p>there is something called money; not everyone's rolling in it.</p>
<p>prep courses are expensive</p>
<p>True, they are expensive, but someone already considering taking a prep course must already have the resources to take one, the only problem being whether or not it would be a smart move. If you have the money to spend on it, that would be the best option.</p>
<p>^yeah, cause the only way to improve your score is through prep courses..
Nice logic, Watson. =)</p>
<p>^^ Not necessarily! I say this based upon personal experience. Contingent upon the circumstances and the test-taker.</p>