My SAT Scores... good or just eehh? + tips anyone?

<p>I got my first SAT scores back and I think I did okay
just not on math.. not even close to okay in math</p>

<p>Critical Reading: 620
Writing: 610
Math: 470...</p>

<p>I'm going to take it again in May then probably next fall of senior year (maybe even this June too) I'm just wondering how my scores look. I have a really high GPA and am in the top of my class. I take AP/Honors courses. I'm just wondering because I am a notoriously bad standardized test taker... would a school not accept me because of my scores? </p>

<p>USC is my ultimate dream and I know that's really competitive, would they see my scores and decline me because my math's so low and my others are just average?</p>

<p>Also, any tips on improving SAT Math scores? Besides, the practice books and prep courses, I've done them all and will continue to until my scores are where I want them</p>

<p>USC you better bring that **** up to 2100+ to have your chances way up there. I suggest you get the blue book and maybe Gruber’s Complete SAT guide 2012+ and study from it every day for 1 hour a day. By the 3rd time you take the test you will be hitting those 2000+ scores that will make you competitive.</p>

<p>After this past week I realized that scores and GPA mean more than you would think. The SAT scores are pretty low right now, so if you want to get into a great school, I would suggest the following:</p>

<p>Get a SAT Prep book and spend at least 2 weeks before the test reviewing everything in the book. Go through it with a fine-toothed comb and make sure you prepare your self hardcore for those two weeks.</p>

<p>Also, plan on taking SAT 2’s in a subject that you are best in. If you’re good in math, take the Math 2 test. If you’re great at Biology, take that. But do the same thing where you study your butt off for a few weeks before.</p>

<p>@coobot Thank you for your suggestions, I have the blue book and have done a lot… I guess I can kiss USC goodbye huh?</p>

<p>@TucsonTyler Thanks for your advice, that’s what I’ve been doing hopefully I can bring some scores up this time</p>