<p>On June 24th after receiving my disappointing SAT score, i posted a blog where i wanted to start a summer journey with those who are practicing for the SAT over the summer; yet im not sure if anyone else is affected by this but laziness is starting to kick in. I allowed myself a weeks worth of rest and today as i sat down on my table i realized how i couldnt concentrate and constantly went on facebook to check status's every 5 minutes, checking e-mails and receiving texts, all that were affecting my studying) Not only that im starting to forget everything that i practiced and learned, so if any CC'ers have tips that make a person stay concentrated, motivated, etc please let me know. </p>
<p>June SAT score (1610)-> Hightest practice test score after June (1800)-> Goal (1900-2000)</p>
<p>I’m no expert in self motivation either but probably one of the best tips I’ve ever received was disconnect. Disconnect yourself from your computer, tv, and any other electronic devices. Study in an area where those devices aren’t present and don’t allow yourself to leave that area until you’re done studying. </p>
<p>Get in the habit of not checking faceboook say, every 5 minutes, but maybe rather every 2 hours or something. I wouldn’t totally disconnect everything, but realize that the only way that you can get a better score is by concentrating more on SAT prep.</p>
<p>Hi, i got nearly the same score you did on the SAT in May(1600 uggghh). Though, i did expect this kind of score because i didn’t take advantage of my time at my SAT tutor; i spent 6 months studying. My psat score from 1450 rose to 1600 on my real SAT, so i did improve by 150 points which is good. </p>
<p>I’m taking my SAT/ACT class this summer and let me tell you, the only way to study effectively is to let yourself focus on the material. I get easily distracted too and it takes a huge toll on my school work. If you have those sponge earplugs, then buy those and use them; they work like a charm. </p>
<p>I bought the McGraw-Hill SAT 2011 version and this is by far the best SAT book i have reviewed so far. It’s not as tedious as previous SAT books and the formatting is really easy on you. The tips are also super helpful too. There are seven lessons for vocab and they are very helpful. My reading score, which was the worst(470) has gone above 500 now, based on my practice tests. Study vocab each week and read a LOT. Also do some analyzing while you read.</p>
<p>I didn’t start getting serious until about last month when i realized that college is a lot sooner than i thought! That pretty much motivated me to start studying hard. Also, when you practice, do not just skip over the wrong material, go back and find out WHY you did this wrong and how to do it right…believe me, this helps immensly.</p>
<p>Also, be realistic, but not too pragmatic when it comes to scores. Do not expect to get 2400 or close because that is simply not going to happen unless you literally kill yourself with studying. 1800 is a good score to aim for; personally, i’m aiming for anything 1800-2000. Though, 2000+ would be nice! I know a guy who got 1600 on his first SAT but not a 2010 on his next one and he practiced for one freaking year! So, it’s definitely possible but it’s not easy!</p>
<p>Anyways, again, just focus on your work. Do not watch movies or talk when you are practicing because that distracts you from the material. Just sit in a quiet room and work on a practice book for at least 2 hours a day and you’ll be surprised how much you can raise your score. Don’t get bummed out if you bomb your practice tests. Learn from your mistakes and use that knowledge to apply it next time you take the test. Good luck!</p>
<p>here it is: Higher SAT correspond with Higher Salaries. </p>
<p>Disclaimer: Before any of you say “■■■■ Jason, thats not true,” my statement is a statistical truth. It is not opinion. It is a fact. High SAT corresponds very closely with high incomes. I expect the r-squared value to be at least .99+. There will be deviations due to celebrities, NBA stars, and lottery winners but it will be of nil impact.</p>
<p>Dude… I know what you mean. Which is why I usually leave my itouch at home turn off my phone, and go to the library And then I have to sit in the corner where nobody I know can find me. This equals maximum efficiency. At least until around 4 hours later which is usually where I freak out D:</p>
<p>Write your goal score in the bottom of a paper and put it in a place where you can always see it, then put the score of each practice test you take above your goal score and compare.</p>
<p>Believe me, this will force to study hard until you achieve your goal and then you can cut the paper feeling you made it. Now you can go check the facebook and your e-mail :)</p>
And then I have to sit in the corner where nobody I know can find me. This equals maximum efficiency. At least until around 4 hours later which is usually where I freak out D:</p>