<p>is the sat 1 test curved based on the students you are taking the test with currently( ex: if you take the march test, is it curved off of others who took the march test) or is it curved based of previous tests? </p>
<p>I've always thought that it was based off of people you are currently taking it with but i am now hearing that it is based off of previous tests like the proxy sections?</p>
<p>I’m pretty sure it’s based off the people who take the test on the same day. It doesn’t make sense to formulate a curve for one test based on the results for a different, previous test…</p>
<p>I’ve always wondered… does WHEN you take the test give some advantage or disadvantage with the curve? I tested in June and got a surprise good score. Most of the top students I know took the test in March, April, or May, wanting to get it over with in case they wanted to take it again. If less potential top scorers took the test in June, would that affect anything? Just wondering…</p>
<p>The curves are preset based on the questions not the students actually taking the real test together. When the questions are tougher, the curve is more generous. You are not competing with the students taking the same test on the same day, you are competing with all students taking different tests on different days. So it does not matter which day you take the test and who else are taking the test with you.</p>
<p>The curve is pre-set. Without a doubt. Best evidence is that recycled tests (old unreleased US tests given later in other countries) always retain the original curves. It has nothing to do with who else takes the test the same day you take it.</p>
<p>i am fairly certain it is based on the people taking the test that day</p>
<p>pripatel96 is unequivocally wrong.</p>