<p>Which is more impressive, perfect IIs or Is? Not like I have either :(</p>
<p>Neither, because its very easy to trick through both.</p>
<p>MUCH easier to trick SAT1</p>
<p>No, it's not easier to get a perfect SAT I than SAT II. 1600 scores are very rare, but 800 SAT II scores are very common.</p>
<p>I agree with Dilbert. Perfect SAT I's - especially in the new SAT, with the three sections - are amazing and quite rare. </p>
<p>Whereas perfect 800's seem quite common - like 10% on the math IIC, for instance.</p>
<p>Definatly the Sat 1 is more impressive because it is a longer test and we tend to get tired and make more mistakes there. </p>
<p>On the SAT II many people get perfect scores because they have done AP classes for that subject and they study that one exclusivley for that test date. And it is only 1 hour so less likely you will make a stupid mistake.</p>
<p>I meant the 1600 vs. the 2400 </p>
<p>Sorry for not being clear.</p>
<p>psht, well thanks. :)</p>
<p>What is "tricking" and how do you do it?</p>
<p>Tricking is knowing how the test works. For example, everyone knows that the Math tests easy topics that nearly everyone in high school knows, but not everyone does well. The problem is the weird questions. You can "trick" the testmakers by learning how to do the 10-15 distinct TYPES of problems so that you save time and don't make stupid mistakes. I did the same for SAT II Writing. Instead of focusing on individual questions, I looked at the common types of mistakes they put into the test. My first practice test was around 690. After learning the types of questions, I got an 800 on the practice test in REAL SAT II's.</p>
<p>Getting 800s at IIC and at an exam of your choice really isn't that hard. I didn't get an on 800 on IIC, but I'm a slacker and didn't do much studying before the exam. :P But hey, the IIC is graded on a very generous curve, and ~10% of test takers do get an 800 on it. I've personally found writing to be most difficult, but that's just me. Besides, SAT I is graded on a much harsher curve, one wrong on the math section and your 1600 is gone.</p>
<p>I agree, SAT might just be one test, but the rarity of a 1600 is common, I mean, you dont' see lots of 1600s on this board, but plenty of 3 800s</p>
<p>well the 2400 depends on what subjects you take. math II c has a really generous curve but chinese is VERY harsh(800 means you're in the top 50 something percentile)... that means a lot of really really good people take it and don't miss anything and therefore, the curve will be harsh since so many good people take it</p>
<p>The problem with the SAT II Chinese exam, as well as the Korean and Japanese exams, is that too many native speakers take it. While it is quite impressive for a non-native speaker to score an 800 on a foreign language exam, it doesn't look good at all for native speakers to pull it off. For most of us, the best option is to take an SAT II history or science exam, depending on what you excel at.</p>
<p>The Math's curve is very harsh. When I first took it, I got like 2 wrongs _all questions were answered-, and my score was 760 :(</p>
<p>I'm going to take the January 22nd SAT 1, how do I know what types of questions will be on it so I can study that specific type?</p>
<p>My initial score, taken as a junior was an 1120, pathetic compared to you I know. I've since taken College Algebra and have honed my math skills a little more. I took it today and was not comfortable or happy with my performance at all, so I cancelled. I'm taking it again in late January, and want at least a 650 (1300 cumulative) in both sections. I feel like my life depends on this :-\ lol</p>
<p>Tom</p>
<p>Tom, (aka FSU TS), you can visit the Student Center at collegeboard.com for an overview of what types of questions will be on the January SAT. In case you were wondering, it is the "current" or "old" SAT - NOT the new one. The prep centers are separated, I believe.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot.</p>
<p>Does the downloadable full-length SAT also pertain to January's trick problems or is it a compilation of the entire 2004-2005 SAT?</p>
<p>Tom</p>