...is this even possible?

Test Preparation
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<p>Alright, so I've only taken the SAT once (at the beginning of my junior year.)</p>

<p>I didn't really practice much, and I wound up with a CR 690, M 630, W 670.</p>

<p>I wasn't exactly satisfied with the scores, but I decided to take the tests again during my senior year because up until that point, I'd experienced some of the least capable math teachers possible.</p>

<p>So I'm taking the test again at the beginning of December, and I've been studying like crazy, especially for the math section.</p>

<p>Anyway, I've taken four timed practice tests in the past week, and my math scores have been 790, 750, 780, 790 respectively.</p>

<p>Is this even possible? I expected that studying would boost the score a little bit, but this just seems extreme. </p>

<p>And I mean...I'm having other people time the tests and everything, so it isn't like I'm cheating on time... I don't know. I'm just really shocked that the score could increase so much. If it's realistic, it'll definitely make the college admissions process much easier...</p>

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<p>I got a 600 on math first time i took it - i know it sucked. Now i studied like crazy, and usually got 750 or so on practice math sections, usually 1 maybe 2 off. I got a 670 on the real thing. It was panicky, once you get into the real testing situation, it makes u panic. That isn't to say u cant score well on ur test, but i definitely think the testing atmosphere makes students panic</p>

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<p>Yes, it is possible. I went from 670 my first SAT to 800 on my second. The only "preparation" I had was taking a practice session to get back in the right mood. Such score jumps are possible and I'd venture to say somewhat common, especially after prep.</p>