<p>So I got a 1830 on the March SAT and I want to raise it to about a 2020 for the May SAT. </p>
<p>I got CR: 500 Math: 690 Writing: 640</p>
<p>I want to raise my score to about CR: 580 Math:740 Writing:700</p>
<p>For {CR} im going to answer less questions (I answered all of them, guessed on a huge chunk of them and got them wrong obviously). I doubt I will be able to increase my reading in a month. Im not the greatest reader. I will save my reading prep for this summer and hopefully have a good reading score in the fall to beef up that super score.</p>
<p>For {Math} im just going to brush up on some stuff (theorems and stuff) and take some practice questions. I took a practice math section and got a 750. To prepare this time, I am going to use harder math questions, Ill go to the library and check out the Barrons SAT/Barrons 2400 books</p>
<p>For {Writing} im going to look over some grammar rules (basic ones that are crucial for the SAT) then look at some of the examples. Then just like math I will take practice sections and go over them. (I hear that this is the best way to improve your score and that writing is the easiest one to improve). My essay is pretty good already, I got a 10/12. But It wouldn't hurt to get that score as well. My essay organization is pretty good--> (read prompt, take a stance, Make up 3 lies/stories on the spot and use it as examples, and then a conclusion). I think I just need to work on polishing it up to get that extra 1 or 2 points. So I will take essays prompts from the internet and train myself to write it in 19-20 minutes. Then once I do that, I will be able to go over and edit it better. (maybe vary up some sentence structure, use varied vocabulary, and work on my thesis wording [this is what gets me in school usually]) </p>
<p>So does my plan for this month work out/make sense? Should I change it? Is it possible for me to go up to a 2020 with my study plan? </p>
<p>What is the downside of taking one in May? I plan on taking 2 more anyway (I’ve got fee waivers so money isn’t really an issue). Is this going to hurt my chances for applying to colleges in some way?</p>
<p>The trend is…
taking less tests = more favorable to colleges</p>
<p>I’d only take it in May if you’re confident that your score will go up. You also have other tests going on in May, right? Like AP, IB, state standards, graduation tests, etc. Too much studying on your part; take it in June if you’re eager!</p>
<p>Oh, and an encouraging fact: I went from a 2150 to 2380 in 3 weeks. After I got my Jan 2012 scores back, I wanted revenge… and fast! My mom already registered me for March before I got those scores, so I had to take it. The problem was that there were merely 3 weeks remaining until test date. So I self-studied using CC and some prep books and now I don’t have to take anymore SAT Is. You can do it!</p>
<p>I was planing on setting an initial goal of 2020 for May and then setting a much higher goal depending on how well I did and how much progress I made in one month. My dream reach goal is a 2200+ (maybe :/). Should I just set a personal goal of 2020 in one month and not actually take a real test and just a practice one? What you guys are saying makes sense, because I already have a lot on my plate as it is. Im taking 2 AP’s and 3 Subject tests. So Should I focus on those more for now and leave the SAT studying for the summer? </p>
<p>Sorry I’m asking so many questions, all this stuff just kinda seems so new to me. :/</p>
<p>If 2020 is an intermediate goal that you wish to meet and you already plan on retaking it, then I wouldn’t even bother taking it in May. Just study hard for it over the summer then take it in October and retake December if necessary. Focus on what you have right now, and don’t worry about the SAT until later. Also, don’t start studying for the SAT too early or just doing things half-heartedly for the sake of it until you are ready to commit to a solid study schedule. In other words, don’t even worry about the SAT until the summer. That’s my advice, but it’s up to you.</p>