Some questions for all you good folks.

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<p>I realize the SAT is just one small part of the admissions process. I have a few questions that hopefully will be answered by some kind individuals.</p>

<p>1 -- I'm taking the SAT on 6-3, and any small tips would help. (especially from those people who did really well)</p>

<p>2 -- Is the writing section supposed to be significantly easier than the verbal or math? When I do the writing, it's almost as if the errors inherently slip out of the paper at me. I seem to get about 90% of those correct.</p>

<p>3 -- Are there any recurring math problems that any of you could warn me about?</p>

<p>4 -- Do you guys advocate reading the huge 850 word paragraphs on the verbal portion? I usually just skip over them for fear of running out of time. (I have high anxiety)</p>

<p>5 -- Do I really need that high of a score if I plan to go to RPI (I won the $60,000 scholarship for math and science), my grades are consistently in the high 90s (97-99), I get glorious recommendations from teachers and above all I write a very persuasive essay to them? (For reference, I seem to get about 670-710 math, 650-680 verbal and 710-740 writing)</p>

<p>Any info will be greatly appreciated. I really have no contact whatsoever with any previous test takers.</p>

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<p>1 -- Tips: READ THE MATH QUESTIONS CAREFULLY!
CR: Go for moderate answers for "tone" questions
Writing: Manage your essay time, but fill the two pages</p>

<p>2 -- Is the writing section supposed to be significantly easier than the verbal or math? When I do the writing, it's almost as if the errors inherently slip out of the paper at me. I seem to get about 90% of those correct.</p>

<p>That's GOOD! :) I don't know if it's "easier" but everytime I thought I failed....writing, I got 80 or 800 -_-.... But if you are getting 90%, don't worry about it?</p>

<p>3 -- Are there any recurring math problems that any of you could warn me about?</p>

<p>Be careful of "tricks" like in a problem, they often have 1 bad answer that you can get quickly, but wrong...so check over your work :) I accidently fell into 1 of those "tricks"</p>

<p>4 -- Do you guys advocate reading the huge 850 word paragraphs on the verbal portion? I usually just skip over them for fear of running out of time. (I have high anxiety)</p>

<p>It depends. Are you a fast reader? I am so I always read them (I love the prose readings...) and then I can answer most of the main ideas one very quickly...but if you aren't a fast reader, skip to questions?</p>

<p>5 -- Do I really need that high of a score if I plan to go to RPI (I won the $60,000 scholarship for math and science), my grades are consistently in the high 90s (97-99), I get glorious recommendations from teachers and above all I write a very persuasive essay to them? (For reference, I seem to get about 670-710 math, 650-680 verbal and 710-740 writing)</p>

<p>From what I heard and from a friend who is going there, those scores are in the range :) GOOD LUCK~</p>

<p>Any info will be greatly appreciated. I really have no contact whatsoever with any previous test takers.</p>

<p>Don't stress too much, but a little stress won't hurt :) Good luck!</p>

<p>If you are a person who needs sleep, GET IT...</p>

<p>I can run on like NO sleep, so I don't like that rule, but there are people who need it.</p>