Life Or Death Situation!!!!

Test Preparation
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<p>I'm a sophomore who has taken the SAT twice. First time was old SAT and I scored a 1110. Second time I score a 1790 (550 CR, 590 math, 650 writing). However I was very disappointed because I thought I was going to score 1900+. So I really want to take it again and score 1900+ just so I don't feel bad that I have a 1790. Should I do it?</p>

<p>I really want to take it but if I do, it will be my third time and than maybe I will end up taking it two more times before I get my 2200+ for a total of 5 times??</p>

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<p>Why don't you try studying before you take the SAT again? Getting a 2200+ requires that you analyze the test's key concepts and PRACTICING a lot. Don't rush into it.</p>

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<p>This is not a life or death situation.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

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<p>You are only a sophomore. </p>

<p>Relax. </p>

<p>I did not start preparing for my SATs until 2 months before my SAT in my Junior year.</p>

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<p>Same here...
I took it for the first time in March of Junior year. Stop worrying about the SATs and go do something sophomore-ish.</p>

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<p>you need to listen to others and take a deep breath! yes, scoring well on the SAT is important -- but you have time.</p>

<p>First, spend some time between now and the end of your junior year reading and reading even more. select books that are challenging and new to you. all different types of reading. Work hard in your english class, study grammar and study it some more and write, write, write. Complete your math classes and make sure you study and really understand the concepts.</p>

<p>The SAT is a test for kids to take at the end of the junior and beginning of the senior year -- you will be surprised at how much you improve with just some more time under your belt. </p>

<p>Second, take the PSAT and study for it. Use the Xiggi method ( see this thread <a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/archive/index.php/t-68210.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/archive/index.php/t-68210.html&lt;/a> ) and see how well you do on the PSAT -- the test results give you a breakdown on how you scored so that you can see your weaknesses.</p>

<p>Third, use the Xiggi method to study for the SAT in your junior year. combined with some more time under your belt, focus on reading, writing and math in your regular school subjects and an evaluation of the PSAT, you should see much improved scores.</p>

<p>Right now, focus on what SAT II tests you might need to take if you are applying for competitive schools (mid-senior year is not the best time to take them) and keeping your grade point average up and taking rigorous classes. A great SAT score will not overcome other deficits -- it is not the golden ticket.</p>

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<p>definitely do ALOT of practice tests before you take it again. In Jan, I raised by score from a 1310 to a 1520 (old sat) by doing the whole 10 real sats book.</p>