<p>I think I've read somewhere that 10 hours of efficiently studying for the SAT = 10 points on the SAT. Would this be about right?</p>
<p>I haven't taken the SATs yet [waiting 'til I'm prepared], so how many hours would you advise the average freshman to study in order to get a 2400? I'm planning on taking the SATs asap in sophomore year so that I can focus on SAT II, APs, and competitions soph/junior years.</p>
<p>Honestly it was more for me. My first SAT compared to my second SAT (approximately ten hours) had differences of about 90 points.</p>
<p>That is not right at all! I did not study at all between my first time and my second time and my score went up 140 points! I was just better prepared. Taking a third time and hoping to raise my score 300 points</p>
<p>I make a study schedule of about an hour a day for 2 months, but I never stick to it.</p>
<p>I would say with maximum efficiency that estimate would be a little low.</p>
<p>For me, </p>
<p>1800 = initial practice test
6 weeks x 5 days x 2 hours = 60 hours or 6*10 hours</p>
<p>later = low 2300s on practice exams (blue book) so an increase of 500+ </p>
<p>500/6= 80+ points per 10 hours</p>
<p>I guess it depends how efficiently you study or how quickly you understand things (e.g. math). I raised my PSAT score about 17 points between freshman and sophomore year with little studying, but studied 100+ hours to raise it 24 more points. So it really depends on the person. I know of others who didn’t study as much as I did but raised their PSAT scores 30 points.</p>
<p>For me, the amount of points I improved vs hours put into studying could probably be graphed as a logarithmic function lol; my score increased substantially with my first couple weeks of studying, but the more I studied, the less my score increased (score increased from 2100 to 2300 within two weeks, but now hovers around 2370 regardless of how much I try). I guess it just depends upon the quality, not quantity of studying. If you diligently study 2-3 hours per day for a few weeks, your score is bound to increase a substantial amount.</p>
<p>Thanks, guys. I’ll try to work your suggestions’ into a study plan ~
Wish me luck ;o</p>
<p>Leerin, if you’re a freshman, you should be concentrating on something else besides the SAT. Remember that many kids with perfect test scores get turned down by the elite schools.</p>
<p>The research I’ve seen is that the biggest improvement in the SAT comes after the first 5 or 6 hours of prep time (can’t find the source right now). I took my SAT’s over 30 years ago, but did no studying. On my third try, my scores increased by 100 points per section. I had gotten used to taking the test and was comfortable. When I was in 9th grade, I didn’t even know what the SAT was, and I got into a very good school.</p>
<p>The people who get into top schools don’t do it because they have taken 40 practice SAT’s, combined with a carefully-crafted plan filled with competitions, trips to do volunteer work in Nicaragua (as if they need the knowledge of a high school student there – they would be better off with the money from your plane fare) and other steps taken to create a formulaic resume. Admissions can smell these people a mile away. They get in because they have done things that they clearly were interested in, because that is the only way to truly put enough effort into something to shine.</p>
<p>As a freshman, concentrate on schoolwork, and extracurricular activities that are fun for you. Enjoy high school.</p>
<p>depends on person</p>
<p>@ancienttiger - Crappy junior high, lol. We only have stupid ECs like “sewing” and “cooking” and miscellaneous sports clubs that I’m really not gonna bother with (a mix of minor collagen disorders & laziness/disinterest). And schoolwork is easy, so…</p>
<p>i think you just have to be calm during the test; if you study hecka but are super nervous during the test, then gg</p>