Study for ACT or SAT w/ SAT II

Test Preparation
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<p>I need to get my test scores up over the summer. I'd like either a 2250 SAT or a 34 ACT. I want to apply to a school ED, so I also need to take that into account. </p>

<p>Should I study for the ACT or for the SAT I and SAT II?</p>

<p>Past SAT Score: 2050. My lowest was CR at 650.
SAT II scores were in 600 range, not worth mentioning.
Id like to get all my SAT scores 750+. Is this a realistic summer goal?
Also, if I apply ED to a school, will I be able to take the November subject tests?</p>

<p>Another option would be to do the ACT.</p>

<p>I've taken this once, and I got a score of 29 without studying. I got an 11 on my essay and a 32 on my English. I ran out of time in science, math, and reading because I didn't realize how short the time frame was. Would it be possible to get my score up to a 33 or 34 composite if I study over the summer? </p>

<p>Which of these two options is more realistic. Again, I'd like to apply ED to a school. </p>

<p>What would you guys suggest?
Any tips to make my goal possible? </p>

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<p>I’m in the same boat as you. You might not want to do what I’m doing but:</p>

<p>What I’m going to do is study for both SAT and ACT and subject test (though I only have to raise one subject test). I’m taking the ACT in Sept. SAT 1 in October. Submit all my scores for my ED school. Take the subject tests in November and submit those scores later if they’re any higher than the ones I previously submitted. I personally spent most of my time studying for SAT, and my scores jumped 200 in total points from 4 months of studying in the school year, and I only did like 3 hours per saturday. I never spent any time on the ACT (haven’t got my scores back from the June one) so I don’t know how much they jump. With studying, who knows you might actually get higher. </p>

<p>I’m not sure how to make 750+ possible on all sections, because I’m aiming where you’re aiming, but this is what I’m doing to study for the SAT 1 (I read up online that this is apart of the Xiggi method or something?):</p>

<p>1) Use the Blue Book with the actual tests (though I heard some aren’t from the actual test)</p>

<p>2) Start with one section, for example, critical reading. Time yourself as you complete each critical reading section. See what you did wrong and go back and correct the mistakes. Retake the section. It’s tedious but efficient.</p>

<p>3) Do this with the other sections, Math and Writing in this case. </p>

<p>4) Do this either every day or every other day, take a full out test on Saturday to stimulate how it is. I have 10 blue books from the time my sister took hers to now and each blue book has 7). Try going to the library and finding older blue books so you don’t waste money, chances are the actual SAT will recycle some sections or questions from older tests. </p>

<p>5) I’m positive it will go up if you dedicate this much time. </p>

<p>For ACT I think I’ll study it every other day that I’m not studying for SAT, and do the same method. I’m going to keep a chart of my scores and see how this method progresses. </p>

<p>Sorry I wrote a lot but basically, don’t give up on any of them. You have time. And if you want we can be be partners to check up on one another, and make sure we’re doing our work because I know it’s easy to procrastinate. </p>

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<p>Thanks so much! Once I get back home I’ll DM you, and we can both motivate each other to stay on track! @K1Helen </p>

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<p>@2015snl‌ Awesome! </p>