SAT Curves...?

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<p>Hey guys,
I understand that the SAT subject tests have curves. my question is, does the SAT reasoning test also have curves? Lol, I took the SAT Math Level 2 test today because I thought I was going to take advantage of taking the test with the "not as bright group." Since all the smart ppl in AP classes are generally studying for the upcoming AP tests, they probably dont have the time to take the subject tests in May. Thus, I decided to take the Subject Tests with the "dumber group :P". Yeah~ I don't have AP classes in my HS cause the cirriculum sucks, so I'm in that group too :]. Finally~</p>

<p>If the SAT does have curves, do you guys think that taking the SAT in June is better? as opposed to taking in May? Like, which of these two test dates have more applicants?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!!</p>

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<p>The SAT grading system is by definition a curve. Although they don't follow it strictly (i guess to account for test difficulty varying), theoretically 500 is average and every 100 points is one standard deviation from that.</p>

<p>Short answer: yes.
don't bother trying to read the curve by month, it really wont make a difference</p>

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<p>here's a question. has the math curve ever allowed one to miss one and still get an 800?</p>

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<p>In october 2006, -1 thats a raw score of 53 would amount to an 800 scaled score</p>

<p>I just checked my old booklet</p>

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<p>thanks for the quick replies, they were helpful</p>