Question about BB practice tests.

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<p>Firstly, how effective of a study technique would it be just to take as many practice tests as possible and learn from your mistakes? I'm taking the test for the third time next Saturday. The first time, without any studying or any info on the test, I got an 1890. The next time, I studied for 2 weeks by just going over the content in the Princeton Review book without taking practice tests and I only got a 1900 (I made a mistake on my answer sheet that cost me about 50 points on math though). Now, I'm mainly just taking practice tests from the BB. I've taken 2 so far and plan to take about 3 more before the test. (I'm not doing the essay parts yet).</p>

<p>The first practice test I took, I got a 58 raw score in CR, 44 raw score in Math, and 43 in W. I just took another one right now. I got a 61 raw score in CR, 49 in M, and 45 in W.</p>

<p>Firstly, can someone take those raw scores and give me a more descriptive score range than the insanely wide ranges given in the BB? (I expect an 8 essay).</p>

<p>Secondly, how accurate are these practice tests? Averaging out the BB ranges, I got a 2050 on one test and a 2160 on another. On the actual test, I'm hoping for a 2100, would love a 2200, and would be disappointed in anything less than a 2000. Looking at these practice test scores, how possible are my goals? (BTW, when I took the practice tests, I kind of rushed through to get done, didn't check my answers, and didn't take breaks. During test day, I hope that may help me gain an extra point or two.)</p>

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<p>Usually averaging the scores ranges will give you a pretty good estimate. Sometimes the curve is harsher, sometimes more lenient. The tests are pretty close to the real thing so I would say you have a definite shot of accomplishing your goals, if you keep working on it. Practice is my strategy as well, and it’s worked so far. The first time I took the SAT I got a 2080. After three or four practice tests I took it again and got a 2220. Now I’m almost done with the blue book and am averaging just under 2300, and am going to take the real thing in June.</p>

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<p>Did anyone else take a lot of practice tests before the actual test? I’d like to see how close the practice test scores were with the actual test of people who’ve taken them before.</p>