<p>750 Writing...absolutely no studying. Yet disappointed since I got an 800 on the PSAT writing...i didn't know wut to expect so my essay for the SAT 2 is only ~3 para and contain a bunch of messy crap... shoot... some ppl study waaaayyy toooo muchhh</p>
<p>I got a 690 Writing....... Very good for someone with a 590 verbal right?</p>
<p>Im not applying to any schools that require it for admissions, just for placement and places that consider if optional if you want to send them in.</p>
<p>Should I be happy?</p>
<p>Yes, some people study too much, but that's not where many of the higher scoring Math and Writing scores come from. So, it doesn't affect the portion of the score curve you mention. I'd guess that the majority of those who score 750 and above on these tests have an innate comprehension of the material. This doesn't make them any smarter than those who study their rears off, but it certainly helps with the test. As I said, I didn't prepare at all for the Writing SAT II and skipped nine questions due to lack of time (only to receive a 770). Had I taken Math that way, I would have received a 600. . .in the best possible scenario. It's more than just studying. Those who study most are students who have medium-range scores that need improvement. What annoys me is how these students are taught to the test - tricks to beat ETS. That's not the goal.</p>
<p>@r0br0b: Pat yourself on the back. That's a dramatic improvement. Just, before you shoot off fireworks, check the percentile. Make sure that went up too (so you can be more proud). If it didn't, then there's still no loss. . . you explained that yourself.</p>
<p>Thanks nom for the words, I checked the percentile, and it's about the exact same as my SAT 1 percentile (75%ish) however, if you compare the people who take the SAT 1's and the SAT 2's, I'm definitely happy to be in the 75% percentile. </p>
<p>I'm wondering though if I should send it to schools that dont require the SAT 2's and possibly give another supplement that might make up for my low verbal score. Anyone concur?</p>
<p>One word: Yes.
But what sort of "supplement"? Make your essay good, but realize that it might be taken with a grain of salt given your SAT I verbal score. It's unfair, sure, but many shady characters hire people to "edit" their essays. Colleges have every right to by cynical. This applies to all creative work you submit (though it's never a detraction).</p>
<p>Okay, so that was [edit: "over"] 50 words.</p>
<p>I got a 700...is this horrible for ivy league?</p>
<p>No, 700 is excellent. Do that for 2 other SAT 2's and ur set.</p>
<p>Thanks...I got a 770 on the bio-e and 760 on lit, both of which put me in the 98th and 96th percentiles...so seeing the 80th percentile next to my 700 was kind of a shock...</p>
<p>@Safiamilke: It is not a bad score at all. Many students would kill to get a 700. That said, the percentile does matter. As you know, it is indicative of where you stand in relation to your test-taking peers. So, although you got a 700, a very respectable score, it is not the creme de la creme. You should accept that your score is not insanely competitive, despite your excellent performance. This shouldn't stop you from applying to any schools, goodness no, but it is something to consider should you ever need to rationalize a rejection.</p>
<p>I haven't gotten my score yet...which is bad because I think I did well, but my math scores are terrible(Ic 670, IIc 620)...so I'm being made to study more. I really hope that I didn't make a mistake gridding in.
Does anyone have any study books for physics and IIc to recommend?
"CB! Send my scores ouut quickly please!"</p>
<p>How can I improve my essay part? I always think my essay is pretty good but the scorers gave me a really low score last time I took it.</p>
<p>@dtao88: Stick to a five paragraph essay, fill the entire space, and refer to world events (not just personal experience).</p>
<p>690, ive loaded the 22.</p>
<p>What about a 4 paragraph essay? The collegeboard website displays sample essays that a 4 paragraphs: intro, 2 body paragraphs (very well developed, and a conclusion.</p>
<p>What's so special about using world events?</p>
<p>Mine was only three paragraphs, and I referred to literature.</p>
<p>I dunno what I got on my essay, but I got a 780 overall.</p>
<p>Mine was 4 paragraphs and I got an 800. It doesn't matter how many paragraphs you have, just as long as you elaborate well (aka fill up the whole space, but not with one paragraph)</p>
<p>Hm. Mine was 4 paragraphs as well and I also got an 800 (though I don't know what my essay score is yet)... and I only filled up about 1 1/3 page, writing about literature.</p>
<p>Hahahaha, Terrell Owens and Comunism. Please, please elaborate on how you related the two, I'm very interested.</p>
<p>Remember, the curve this past test was disturbingly generous. Your scores are all very good, but they cannot be fairly compared to past test dates.</p>
<p>The five paragraph essay was only a suggestion. Four paragraphs tend to contain less substance and evidence than five paragraphs do. For those who are having trouble, sticking to a longer form can force them to include more detail.</p>
<p>As for world events, I meant anything that has ever happened in the world that a grader has some knowledge of (this includes literature). Writing about one's personal experience is a sign of a bad essay. Doing this reveals the fact that one cannot find enough evidence to keep an argument objective.</p>