the PARENTALS want a 2300 ...

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<p>I HATE parents. Both my mom and dad are like, "Susie got a 2390! That nice boy next door, Michael got a perfect 2400! WE JUST want you to get a 2300 so you can get into a decent college. Is that TOO MUCH TO ASK? We spent so much money on SAT courses and books and etcetcetc..." </p>

<p>They somehow have fixated into their mind that a 2200-2400 score is easily attainable :( ... so I need to raise my score by like 200 pts before the October test and I've just started prepping now! Is it hopeless?</p>

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<p>i dont thitnk its hopeless i have to raise mine by 500 points lmao to get a 2300 but its ok i fell asleep during the writing section</p>

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<p>^ that's one reason not to party hardcore the night before the day of the test. But, getting an 1800 with virtually no writing section isn't bad. </p>

<p>I think it's possible. See the "largest improvements overall" thread. Of course, I don't know how they achieved their score jump, though. My parents are kind of like that too.</p>

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<p>Psycho's SAT rules:
=>Think SAT, breathe SAT, see SAT, eat SAT, love SAT, be SAT.
Oh yes, and don't forget: RAPE SAT.</p>

<p>(in other words, study study study and endorse the SAT Bible, aka Blue Book)</p>

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<p>lol psycho good advice</p>

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<p>Explain to your parents that no matter how smart you are, there's a certain amount of luck involved -- the difference between a 2300 and a 2400 can be as little as a couple of questions wrong on the math section, a few points lower on the essay, etc. Also explain to them that you don't need a 2300 to get into ANY good college -- as long as you've got the whole package (grades, extracurriculars, good writing, passion, all that stuff), then the difference between a 2300 and a 2100 is marginal at most selective schools.</p>

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<p>Don't explain anything to your parents.</p>

<p>It'll lead to more arguments.</p>

<p>Just do your best.</p>

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<p>^agree with ManUtd20Ole</p>

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<p>The SAT really is luck, one or two questions can swing your score 50 points one way or the other.</p>

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<p>I agree with ManUtd20Ole also. Don't argue with them, it'll look like you're just making excuses even if you're not. Just study your butt off. Best case scenario? All the work pays off and you get that 2300. Worst case scenario? You don't get a 2300 but you get as good a score as you're capable of getting, and your parents won't complain because they saw you working hard.</p>

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<p>"Psycho's SAT rules:
=>Think SAT, breathe SAT, see SAT, eat SAT, love SAT, be SAT.
Oh yes, and don't forget: RAPE SAT."</p>

<p>what if you are forced to rape someone/something?</p>

<p>that's even harder than being raped.</p>

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<p>I have no guilt whatsoever in raping the SATs.
Excuse my coldness.
;)</p>

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<p>Great advice from MallomarCookie. It's hard to convince parents they're wrong. It's easier just to try to attain their wishes, coz in the end, it'll help you.</p>

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The SAT really is luck, one or two questions can swing your score 50 points one way or the other.

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<p>Eh, I got an 800 on the writing but a 9 on the essay.
I don't suppose the curve is that awful. It probably depends on the section.</p>

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<p>u probably had all of the multiple choice right- the writing sat curve is fudged.</p>

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<p>I will follow your advice like religion, hee. (Well, follow it <i>more</i> obsessively, anyway, since I've been doing that while still wondering if obsessing over the SAT is going to help much.)</p>

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<p>Your parents are CRAZY! They need a life!!! and not yours!!! You will get into whatever school is right for you-so enjoy the ride. You have done your best-so let it go-
a response from a Mom</p>