I recently took a Practice test for the New SAT as a 9th Grader. I was wondering what was a top score for a 9th Grader. I hope to go to an Ivy or an equivalent and was wondering how much my score would go up by the time I took the official test in a couple of years.
It is too early to think about colleges or take mock SATs. High school should be an experience in and of itself, not just a four year exercise in college preparation. Invest yourself in HS life – learn, find friends, get involved in things you are passionate about…
I would think you could take a practice SAT and do all that happy1 suggests…9th grade is definitely not too early to think about college
Your future score increase will depend in part on your curriculum and test preparation. Your focus as a 9th grader should really be on your classes, not standardized testing that will occur at least two years from now.
If you have lots of spare time, then use it to volunteer or develop other interests.
Wait until you’ve taken some of the core math classes before estimating your future SAT score.
Actually , many students begin taking the SAT or ACT in late elementary or middle school through gifted talent search programs sponsored by universities such as Duke and Northwestern. You can check on their web sites https://tip.duke.edu/ or https://www.ctd.northwestern.edu/program/numats for more information - this may give you more information about eventual outcomes.
My son took the ACT tests early. To give you an example of score progression, he scored 25 in grade 7, 33 in grade 10, 36 in grade 11. He didn’t spend much, if any, time studying for the first two but did for the last one. I don’t see any reason to wait until 11th grade, an earlier SAT or ACT will give you a starting point without any pressure, plus time to make corrections.
For him, that first test removed any anxiety that he might have had, (he was more nervous about being around hundreds of juniors and seniors than the test). Taking the second test a year early removed more anxiety because he knew he had plenty of time to retake it if necessary. He took the final one when he decided he wanted to try for a few top 10 unis.
Most students will have all of the math classwork that they need by the end of 9th or 10th grade if they are on the math track ending in Calculus. Verbal and writing skills will continue to grow with practice.
The best thing you can do if you want to attend a selective college is get good grades, take a rigorous, challenging class schedule, and get involved - sports, music, jobs, volunteering - find something that will make your HS experience great
Thank you all so much!