<p>I'm taking the SAT Saturday. I took my final practice test today from a Princeton review book, but only managed a 1800. I've been consistently scoring in low 1900's range. I really want to break 2,000. Any words of advice? I'm really getting nervous and starting to break down. (my parents are pressuring me). This is, of course, my first SAT. I'm a junior. =[</p>
<p>Number one: Getting Nervous ****s you up. Here’s something that you will ease you. If you do badly on this SAT by any chance, you can cancel your score immediately, and retake it in March/June with no record</p>
<p>Number two: Ignore your parents, parents that pressure usually aren’t doing their kids a favor and are being pushy. </p>
<p>Number Three: Take a deep breath and realize that the PR review is much harder than the real SAT, so you can score over 2000 if you truly believe in yourself and go through the test calmy and confidently</p>
<p>Thank you MasterYster. It’s just that I’ve been scoring in the 740-780 range for writing, Math has been 630-650, and CR has been 570-620. Recently, over the last two weeks, my scores in these three areas have dropped. I can’t stop thinking about what’s going to happen if I score less than 2,000. Would it be smart to take one last test tomorrow as an indicator of where I stand, or should I review concepts? What should I do tomorrow, since it will be kind of like a last resort kind of thing?</p>
<p>You have a lot of time, so let that ease your nerves. The January test allows you to purchase the questions and answers, so do that and then focus on any weak areas for the next time, if you decide to take it again. You can also take a practice ACT and see how that goes. And you can take that a few times if you like. Relax, you can do over if need be.</p>
<p>Make sure you get plenty of rest the night before. Good luck!</p>
<p>To the two posters above, stop deceiving HapHazard. </p>
<p>HapHazard, the fact that you got 1800 on a PR exam can very well mean that you’ll score the same on the real exam, if not less. Don’t be too optimistic.</p>
<p>You really should not study for the SAT the day before. What you know, you know. What you do not know, you do not know. By studying on Friday, all you’ll do is realize what you don’t know, rush to try and learn it, freak out, and stress yourself out.</p>
<p>It is very likely that you will score ~1800 on Saturday. </p>
<p>That’s okay, for now. If you were a senior and this was your last chance, you could safely freak. But you are not a senior. And you have time. </p>
<p>If you are able, remind your parents that you will take the test again in May or June. Get your score report and focus on your areas of weakness.</p>
<p>But for now, the best thing you can do for your score is to relax. A stressed out mind does not test well. Accept this test as a trial, get the experience out of the way, and move on to the next test. </p>
<p>Don’t ignore or be pressured by your parents. Just accept it and move on. </p>
<p>Good luck. Let us know how you do.</p>
<p>Craig Gonzales</p>
<p>"To the two posters above, stop deceiving HapHazard. </p>
<p>HapHazard, the fact that you got 1800 on a PR exam can very well mean that you’ll score the same on the real exam, if not less. Don’t be too optimistic."</p>
<p>OP is a junior and is taking the Jan. SAT. OP has plenty of time to assess these results and hone in on areas to improve on. OP can study for months and retake in March or June or in the Fall. No worries! There is also the ACT. OP may do better on that test, some people do. Again, there is plenty of time to do the same with ACT. No deceiving here.</p>