<p>May 2008
Critical Reading 410<br>
Math 480<br>
Writing 460 </p>
<p>January 2008
Critical Reading 460<br>
Math 460<br>
Writing 370 </p>
<p>June 2007
Critical Reading 400<br>
Math 410<br>
Writing 420 </p>
<p>I am registered to take the SAT again in June. Missed the regristration for the ACT so I will take it in the Fall. I will take the SAT every chance I get next year. Well if I don’t get my SAT scores up, I won’t be able to continue in the Academy process. I need help. I can’t afford a preparatory class. Any particular method that anyone use to get their scores up? (I put the writing scores because West Point officially looks at them)</p>
<p>The website that I like to use is collegeboard.com . I don't know if it is the same for the SATs, but when I took the PSATs in the fall, when I recieved my results they gave me a code to go online with. From there I could see what types of questions I got wrong and do some more pratice problems and tests. They also have this question of the day thing, where they email you a question everyday and you answer and it tells you why you are right or wrong. So far for me, it has all been free and has really been a great resource. Hope this helps and don't give up!</p>
<p>There is an option when you take the SATs to order the question and answer guide...I think it's like $8. If you would go back and look at everything and study, I think it's worth it.</p>
<p>Princeton Review classes are very expensive, but you can order their book and sort of "homeschool" yourself with it. If you are diligent and read and practice, it should help a lot. I think it's this one: Cracking</a> the SAT, 2008 Edition</p>
<p>You can try to get test prep books. They're not as expensive (maybe in the $20-$35 range) and each comes with helpful tips, and several exams. I would also try the counseling office as they should have test prep materials there. Good luck :)</p>
<p>Are there any alternatives to proceeding in the admissions process? If I don't get these scores to the minimums within two weeks, I will have to wait untill the end of October to continue or start rather, the admission process, and thats if I get qualifying scores, which are 580 verbal and 560 math.</p>
<p>Well, I don't know about alternatives, but as drumsrock mentioned, check your library. I think most have some sort of SAT prep. I raised my math score 110 points just by practicing math SAT questions because I was finally able to recognize what to do quickly, saving me time, which was my biggest problem.</p>
<p>here is my suggestion: get barron's 2007 or 2008 SAT study guide and use it for review. barron's has a great comprehensive review in math, grammar skills, essay writing, reading tactics and so on. read these tactics and review the material until you know them well. once this is done, and this is where you get good at the SAT, PRACTICE!! get the official SAT study guide and take their tests under as real simulation as possible (timed, using a score sheet, all in one sitting etc.). the official SAT study guide is not good in review, but is the best testing material you can find because it's from the source. BE SURE TO TAKE ALL 8 TESTS!! i also recommend the collegeboard's online course, where you can find explanations to the answers in the book AS WELL AS 6 or 7 more tests online. </p>
<p>the key here is 1.) REVIEW 2.) PRACTICE!!! step one is soley to give you a good foundation so you can do 2 properly. but you should do step 2 as much as possible. </p>
<p>if you need more tests, i recommend something from kaplan. also, if you need help in math, get the kaplan math workbook. </p>
<p>i personally did this "program" if you will, and i studied my heart and soul out if i can say so myself. i ended up with high 600's in all three subjects; scores good enough to get me into the academy.</p>
<p>thats good, but thats exactly my problem. I can't seem to find the time to practice for the SATs. I barely find enough time to workout and do my homework and such. But I will make time for this. Anyone else have that problem?</p>
<p>well, i have to say, time is the key to success. you have to invest as much time as possible if you are going to do this. you may have to make some necessary sacrifices, but devoting ALL your time for one month and getting good scores is a lot better than devoting SOME time for 6 months with mediocre scores. </p>
<p>but you must not let all this go to your head, or else you will end up like i did- scared out of my wits when i sat down to take the test for real!! this is one of the biggest hinderences there is. you HAVE to keep your cool during the real thing, or else all the studying you did won't help you any.</p>
<p>i finally realized that the standardized tests only count FOR SO MUCH in the admissions process. we definitely need good scores, but they are by no means everything. once you can put the SAT in its proper place, the pressure eases a whole lot.</p>
<p>Are you working full time that makes it difficult to do hw? Also I believe the SAT does waivers for financial purposes. If you get a financial aid waiver than use the money to buy the books. Also I know at our school we actually over an SAT prep class...check to see if your school does it. Basically the class spends 2 days a week taking a section of the test and then 2 days reviewing why the answer is correct, so you can understand how the SAT works.</p>
<p>I would also spend time thinking about your back-up plan and start for ROTC scholarships.</p>
<p>Finally some kids do better on ACT, try that also!</p>
<p>AFPJ, it may be hard to find the time to study for the SAT, but as a cadet, it's hard to find the time to do a lot of things. Time management is key! Hit the books for a couple of hours every day... if the Academy is that important to you then you will make it happen. Some people don't have to study for the SAT at all, and others have to dedicate quite a bit of time to improving their scores. You fit into that category, but I know it's possible for you to bring those up if you work hard enough. Most kids take the SAT multiple times prior to or during the Academy application process in order to get the best scores they can. So don't give up! The Academy will look at the fact that you have been dedicated in retaking the SAT and also will see that your scores have improved significantly. But you have to start now! You can't afford to be lazy at all this summer. Work hard and study hard and get as many little tips as you can (the SAT isn't so much about book knowledge as it is about knowing the little tricks and the ins-and-outs of the test). Good luck! :)</p>
<p>Redhead is exactly right. There's many strategies that make for being a good test taker. Here's a great FREE site to learn some of the strategies: </p>
<p>AFPJ: Check with your math and english teachers. Books are good, and I did raise my SAT with prep books but teachers are also a very big help. Ask them if they have SAT/ACT prep questions (watch out though, SAT math questions and ACT math questions aren't very similiar). Maybe you can go in during a free period or after school to get some help. You'll have to exert some effort in the process cause teachers usually won't help unless you ask for it :)</p>
<p>I would second the barrons study book, I really thought it helped a lot. Plus, even though SAT's aren't everything on the application, great scores can help if you try to get into other schools, so it really is worth it to invest the time in studying for this.</p>
<p>Really look at the tips and strategies, those can easily up you score if you know how to take the test right. Good luck :)</p>
<p>bulletandpima , no I don't work. I use to as a lifeguard, but since both of my parents work night and day, I stay home and cook and clean for my younger sibling and take care of him, make sure he does his homework and help him and stuff.</p>