<p>I heard from several people that SAT I in January is made easier because lot of 7th graders take this test for CTY and also athletes who are applying for colleges are made to take this test so that they can get decent scores. Is it true of what I heard? If so I feel bumbed because I could have taken January test and got good scores easily. Please someone answere to this. Thanks</p>
<p>I don't know for sure, but I do know that my daughter took it and commented that it was easier than in the past. I was trying to figure out why. She's taken it in 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th.</p>
<p>the CR was easier, the essay topic wasn't bad, and the WS was about the same, but the math was harder. All in all, I would say it's about the same, but I think the curves will be better than most other SATs.</p>
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<p>Easier? Meaning the actual test is easier (no way) or the smartest kids take the test in March and May? YOu don't get scored just in comparison to the group you took it with. You get pooled with other test dates. That would be too obvious a strategy if not (plus, I asked them)</p>
<p>question about curve for Jan 28 sat </p>
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<p>Will they cruve the test according to everyone who took the sat on this day?...because 7th and 8th graders at my school took the sat due to the Duke talent search..will their scores be accounted for the curve?</p>
<p>I'm pretty sure the curve is determined before the actual administration of the test.</p>
<p>but that wouldnt make sense? ...would it?</p>
<p>The curve is determined prior to the test.</p>
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Why? How does that make any sense? CB would probably have a decent idea of how people will do, but they can't know exactly how people will do!</p>
<p>Standardized aptitude tests such as the SAT have curves that are predetermined. For those who do not already know, standardization defines meaningful scores by comparison with the performance of a pretested or "standardized group." I understand this seems illogical, insane even, and thats probably because it really is crazy. Whatever, just study assiduously and you will be prepared and do great! Good Luck!</p>
<p>In my opinion it was easier, but as has been explained it has nothing to do with 7th and 8th graders taking it.</p>
<p>The curve is based on previous tests.</p>
<p>Standardized- To evaluate by comparing with a standard.</p>
<p>There's your answer...The SAT tests that are given in various months really aren't any harder or easier than each other. Sure, it may seem easier to you because you happen to know more of the words in the CR section, but the actual difficulty of the test is always the same, I believe.</p>
<p>Yeah I don't think there's a concrete "measure" for "difficulty" especially for CR.</p>
<p>That's true...but I seriously doubt if the month you take the SAT in will play a role in getting you into college. A 30 point difference isn't going to make or break you when there is so much to be considered.</p>
<p>The curve won't be affected by the 7th and 8th graders but won't the percentiles be better?</p>
<p>i think it will be much easier in march since all juniors compete in it..</p>
<p>the experimental section of the sat was designed to try out questions that may be used in future sats.. thats why i still think that content on the sat should not be discussed on cc.</p>
<p>what about the April SAT? Why don't more people take it in April? APs are in May and finals are in June so it seemed like a no-brainer to take the SAT and ACT in April.</p>