SAT math prep for high scorer

Test Preparation
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<p>My D got a 700 on SAT math for her first SAT junior year (but got an 80 in math on PSAT). She wants to try to improve her SAT math score. For PSAT she did parts of Gruber book and old PSAT tests. What should she do to boost SAT math score? More of the same or anything different to boost SAT math score? What's the difference between PSAT math vs. SAT math? Many thanks for suggestions!</p>

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<p>i have the same question.
how does one get from the 700 range (680-700) into the 800 range (770-800)?</p>

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<p>well i read barons and then i just did as many practice tests as i could...i doubt that helps but i mean i just got used to almost every kind of question, what it was asking, and how to solve it by doing that.</p>

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<p>There is not much difference between SAT and PSAT math questions. However according to the collegeboard the SAT contains algebra 2 and the Psat only has geometry and algebra 1.</p>

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<p>any other way to get the 800? that does not require intensive work or reading like barrons</p>

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<p>^^ if you want an 800 and you're not just naturally good, and maybe you are, then your gonna have to work for it</p>

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<p>She might just have had a bad day for her. My daughter had a 73M as a soph on the PSAT, then a very surprising 67M as a junior. Fortunately she had a good day when she took the SAT and got a 780, only two weeks later. She did no prep and thinks it was just a matter of being on top of her game physically and mentally, and getting the right test for her. The difference between scores at the top end comes down to a handful of problems. It's possible to draw a test that is more in your favor for whatever reason. Some kids respond well to practice tests, some don't. I'd suggest having her review the problems she missed if you got the QAS and go for a retake.</p>

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<p>Thanks for all the advice. My D was sick when she took the SAT so I'm sure that contributed to her drop in scores, but I think she will do some practice tests and get info about what she missed anyway. We'll hope for some improvement the second time around!</p>