<p>For an average person I got a school where everyone gets a 1200-1300. Of course they don't study but some go to prep classes and still gets the same while some smarter ones get 1500-1600 and those are the smart ones. Then are the over achievers who get 1900. Then the past vale that got a like 2020 and my vale got a 2090 and an almost perfect score in math. In my opinion getting a 1800 is great for a normal person. That means you got at least 600 in every section. I mean getting even a 650 in every section warrants a 1950. Where was a 700 in each section gets a 2100. Now I know a guy who as been practicing section sophomore with studying then got a 1600, 1800 and then 1940, 1990 superscored. I know people hear are on a different level but what do is your opinon?</p>
<p>So are you asking for opinions on what constitutes a good score on the first attempt?</p>
<p>Basically. And what are good scores in general in normal attempts that aren’t ivy league or people around you.</p>
<p>1800 is well above average (you are smart) for no studying.</p>
<p>I got a 194 on the PSAT with some studying, about 2 hours a week for a month and a half before the exam. </p>
<p>I got a 1860 on the SAT with no studying at all.</p>
<p>I was a little disappointed but it is a nice kick in the butt to get moving. Only have 3 more SATs left before senior year.</p>
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<p>I would suggest that you concentrate your efforts on later date (i.e. June) rather than using the “scattershot” approach (taking it with every opportunity).</p>
<p>An 1800 is a respectable score without any trace of study. The 2200-mark is certainly possible from that starting point.</p>
<p>Well, I’m already registered for this SAT (March) and I’m going to see how it goes. I was not really planning on taking the May one, only if I did not improve as much as I hoped. My goal is to be at at least a 2100 by June.</p>
<p>Not to sound like I’m questioning/disagreeing with your reasons, what is wrong with taking it every opportunity?</p>
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<p>There is nothing fundamentally wrong with taking every opportunity, but many colleges do not accept the College Board’s Score Choice initiative (even though submitting all scores is a matter of integrity). But overall, I believe that it is best to obtain the highest score possible in the minimum number of attempts. Taking it quite a few times can also begin to offer diminishing returns. But it is absolutely your decision (I created a thread partially dedicated to this a few days ago).</p>
<p>I agree; 1800 is a very strong score for someone who has NEVER done any SAT preparation.</p>
<p>M/800, CR/670, W/630…first attempt, no study</p>
<p>Thanks guys. On here it seemed like anything under 2300 is bad. I actually got a 1700(something around there) first no prep or knowing how it worked. How do you tolerate the constant subject switch. The test felt so long and I kind of gave up on all the reading lol.</p>
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<p>I actually felt more alert by switching focus every twenty-five minutes. The adjust also works to standardize scores across the three subject areas since placing an order to the test would not be equitable due to mental fatigue, monotony, and so on.</p>