<p>Okay, so I just registered for the March SAT which will be my first time taking it. As it is my first time, I'm having a hard time setting a goal for myself. I scored a 185 on the PSAT this past fall, with a 67 CR, 54 M, and 64 W...is this score a true indicator of how I might do on the real deal? Obviously I'd like to match that, or better yet improve on it, but by how much is actually realistic? I only have a month and will be using the Blue Book...I'm not going to be going totally hardcore (hours every night, multiple tests per weekend), but I will not be leaving this preparation to the last minute! </p>
<p>If you put in the work, you can improve as much as you want. There are factors like intelligence, etc. that come into play but I think someone who scored a 185 without prep can more than likely hit 2200+.</p>
<p>In a month, I would say 100-250 points is possible. Focus mainly on Math and Writing since they are the easiest to improve. CR will take time, which you don’t have.</p>
<p>I didn’t really need any help with Math, so I can’t really suggest any prep book for that, but I hear ‘Dr.Chung’s SAT Math’ is good. For Writing, I used sparknotes 7 deadly screw-ups, and I went from the national average (I was horrible at the writing section!) to high 600’s and low 700’s. </p>
<p>Well I took an actual practice test from the book this morning and just scored it…I got a 1730 (600 CR and W, 530 M) which is a whole 120 point drop. I’m starting to seriously panic now, but I guess it gives me a chance to clearly see what it is I need to focus on. But does this change my chances of scoring 1900-2000 come March 10? At this point I’m really just hoping I can get back to 1850+, but obviously I want to surpass that. I suppose, however that there isn’t much of a rush to reach 2000+…I will take the test again in June if I do poorly, and them again in the fall no matter what.</p>
<p>Beyond a 1600, you have proven that your competent and just need to reorient your thinking. So yeah you can get to 2000 even 2200-2300 but the question is when. That all depends on how fast you take the time to prepare your self properly. March is a month away and thats probably enough to get to 1900-2000 if you study properly. Beyond that takes a couple more months.</p>
<p>If you got a 185 on the PSAT, then without studying you probably could break 2000. If you do 5 practice tests from the bluebook under timed conditions, and work on specific math concepts that you don’t fully comprehend, then you could probably break 2150.</p>
<p>Don’t take a prep course! It’s not worth the money! You can find a plethora of tests from the blue book and all sources on the internet. Besides, most prep classes just teach you what’s said in the books.</p>
<p>Don’t worry. I raised my score from 1600 (freshman year) to 1900 (sophomore year) to 2200 (junior year)… I just need to raise another 150 points and then I would be happy for the MAY SAT test :)</p>
<p>I had the benefit of taking the Elite Institute prep class and the teachers there were so helpful and the kids so nice (but competitive mind you)… they were mostly all koreans haha. I felt so embarassed being the only korean in my class to get below a 2000 for a time.</p>
<p>What is the best way to go about the Elite class? I’m at a 1750 now as a sophomore. I really need to get it up above 2200 by senior year. I want to do well in the Elite Class. I am taking it this summer.</p>
<p>Understand that there is no prep class that can just give you a high score. A prep class won’t buy your motivation and the “strategies” it teaches you won’t be of any use. Trust me I’ve seen so many prep courses and so many disappointed students. If you’re starting at a 1750, I recommend starting to read articles every night for around 20-30 minutes for CR and don’t be too worried. Your math class will give you that realistic boost in the Math Section. As for writing, practice out of the blue book and practice tests that are available online. This is the best practice you can get. The BB is the best resource you have, as it has all tests that were actually administered.</p>
<p>its a standerdized test which tests the same things for every test. The fact that I improved from a 630 to a 800 on the writing section and a 680 to a 800 on the math shows that its possible to get an increase.</p>
<p>My PSAT was 119 and then 145 and I ended up getting a 2100. And I didn’t do any studying or prepping an went into it cold with 2 hours of sleep. So it’s definitely doable</p>