<p>thanks for all the info, guys. actually, my combined CR + M is 1200 (making the situation even more sad), but I did not do any prepping whatsoever. I'm already signed up for the May SAT and I'm studying and doing practice problems. I'm pretty sure I could get a 100-point increase, and I have done some practice for my next SAT II also. thanks for the tips anyway......hopefully I'll raise the scores.</p>