<p>wasslion: based on psychological principles people who get those scores without studying are people who have all those math, reading, and writing principles in their fluid intelligence and not like normal people who have it in their crystallized intelligence. </p>
<p>fluid- is ability to find meaning in confusing and complex problems (where IQ is as well and the “the people who were born smart”)
crstallized- ability to use acquired knowledge and skill to solve problems (people who work hard and study to achieve success)</p>
<p>believe me i know this i got a 5 on the AP Psychology test</p>
<p>Yep. As often as this is reiterated, the SAT is predominantly an aptitude test rather than an achievement test. Thus, it largely depends on the quantitative evaluation of one’s innate analytic reasoning. But the SAT tests skills that can certainly be improved through practice (as can nearly any cognitive ability).</p>
<p>I was tested by a psychologist when I was maybe 10 and then I had to take an IQ test for my private school app for 7th grade. But all they told me at my 7th grade test was that I had the highest score of any applicant IQ wise and that I was in the 99.9%ile (but achievement test wise, not so much). That’s why, stupidly, my new school had me skip a grade in math and science and then I struggled behind for 2 years. Having a high IQ doesn’t mean that you can necessarily just know things without ever seeing them. I had no concept of Algebra but had “tested out of it” and thus struggled for a B- the whole year.</p>
<p>As the back of the CollegeBoard SAT study guide says, the test isn’t about your IQ or reasoning ability, it’s about your readiness for college. Actual preparation for the test involves gaining a greater understanding of high school level math and an ability to read quickly, accurately, and thoroughly through practice. Not through intelligence.</p>
<p>Quote -
“Myth: The SAT is a logic test.<br>
Reality: The SAT does not test logic abilities or IQ. It tests your skills in reading, writing and mathematics - the same subjects you’re learning in high school.”</p>
<p>The College Board also says that taking a ton of practice tests should not improve anyone’s score over those who just take a couple in order to familiarize themselves with the format. Clearly, both this claim and the one that you quoted are false.</p>