<p>^^ I feel the same way</p>
<p>800 CR (was my worst PSAT section, so happy for this score!)
770 Math (One error....lol)
680 Writing - lol? Funnily enough I got a 76 on the PSAT (1 MC error)</p>
<p>2250 overall (up from 219 on my PSAT)</p>
<p>I'm fairly happy overall, but my essay really brought my writing score down (72 MC and 7!? Essay). Do you think it's worth retaking to go for the perfect score? (I have no doubt I'm easily within reach if I take it again...)</p>
<p>SAT math is really pretty basic, but it is really easy to make stupid mistakes.
The march test math was really easy compared to other tests, so the curve was probably a bit harsher. </p>
<p>your other subjects are amazing. just keep at it. i thought the blue books helped alot, but i think everyone needs to find their own way to approach things. maybe getting a tutor ot try some other books.</p>
<p>^^</p>
<p>Thanks for the kind words. I don't think I can afford to get a tutor, but I was thinking of getting some more books. People on this board say that Gruber's and Barrons are really good for the math section?</p>
<p>Does anyone agree?</p>
<p>how did you guys get the essay score!?</p>
<p>WOOOT! got the score i wanted ! never ever ever ever taking this test again</p>
<p>essay score is listed under the writing score - it says MC, and then essay</p>
<p>congrats to everyone</p>
<p>I guess everything is relative when it comes to these scores. My son is an average student and would kill for these scores.</p>
<p>The March exam was the first time he took the SAT. He really struggles in the critical reading (LD in reading), and he received a 460. However, he received a 610 in the math (78th percentile), and we were thrilled. We have scheduled private tutoring to bring up the critical reading. </p>
<p>Are there any other "average scores" out there?</p>
<p>cookie:</p>
<p>suggest you examine the test results for your math 'weakness' (of course a 670 is only weak on cc - LOL). For example, do you tend to miss the geom (inscribed circle, etc). If so, pick up a Schaums Geom book and practice, practice, practice. The Math curve is harsh, and one more correct bubble could be 30 points.</p>
<p>CR 710 (GAH!)
M 770
W 770
MC: 76
Essay: 10
Total: 2250</p>
<p>Retake 3rd time just for that magic 2300?</p>
<p>alamode, the essay score (and therefore writing score) has nothing, nothing whatsoever to do with how well you will write in college.</p>
<p>I have attended community college for nearly 4 years now, and in my honors english class, I have received an A for nearly every paper, timed and untimed.
This is why many colleges discount the writing score.</p>
<p>Even prestigious awards don't count writing...to become a Flynn Scholar you only need a 1280 (I think) out of 1600, and writing isn't factored at all</p>
<p>btw, I am in the same boat as stockguru, except it was my writing that brought me down. Do I try again?</p>
<p>2310! Up from 215 on my PSATs</p>
<p>Critical Reading: 630
Math: 650
Writing: 570</p>
<p>wow.. pretty dang bad. i got a 222 on psat.. will this score on my SAT ruin all chances of a NMF status?</p>
<p>i'm definately re-taking.</p>
<p>thanks lolcats</p>
<p>does anyone know about about around what score would be necessary for merit scholarships and stuff?</p>
<p>Why the **** did I receive an 8 on my essay? I got a 12 on my last one. I had an intro, 2 examples, and a conclusion. ***?!?!?!?!!?!??!</p>
<p>i sucked</p>
<p>omg im soo sad</p>
<p>CR 640
M 600
W 690</p>
<ol>
<li>Not too bad.</li>
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<p>brosfam...exact same thing. i got a 12 on my practice one, had an intro, 2 examples (the first was admittedly a lot better than the second) and a conclusion.
whatever, now i'm definitely just taking it again</p>
<p>Ugh, did like exactly the same as PSAT despite massive studying (and I was majorly dissapointed with my psat score) </p>
<p>Reading: 620 (shoot me)
Math: 740 ( I was 98% confident on every question...I dont know how this happened)
Writing: 670 (Essay 10 at least...)</p>
<p>Do colleges really not look at writing scores? I have a 1570/1600 and am not sure whether or not to retake. I mean, I'm really disappointed in writing (690 from 76 PSAT) and know I could to better... I also should get that 800 math.</p>
<p>What do you guys think? Retake or no?</p>
<p>Math: 740
Reading: 640
Writing: 670 (ugh did not expect it)</p>
<p>Well my goal was 1400 M+V, and i got 1380 M+V. I guess a 2050 is not too bad for my first time. Just gotta hit the books again and try it again.</p>
<p>fhg, according to this article some colleges do and some don't:</p>
<p>"Hundreds of universities, including several top schools, ignore or pay little heed to students' scores on the writing section of the SAT in admissions decisions, skeptical about how well the essay reflects writing skills."</p>
<p>Georgetown University, Smith College, and MIT are among the schools that ignore the writing score altogether, while Wellesley College, Tufts University, and Harvard take varying approaches, with none placing high importance on the score.</p>
<p>The College Board, which administers the test, said its surveys and checks of university websites show that 56 percent of the roughly 1,000 four-year colleges do not use the writing section for admissions, although the overwhelming majority of the nation's 61 most selective colleges use it in some fashion.</p>
<p>Many</a> colleges ignore SAT writing test, frustrating high school students. - The Boston Globe</p>