Tips for a 2400

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<p>Hi, I'm looking to score a 2400 on the SAT on the first try. I'm pretty sure I am capable of this if I study enough. I know I can get an 800 on math easily unless I make stupid mistakes (which, unfortunately, I do somewhat often). I usually do well on the Critical Reading and Writing portions as well, but for some reason I'm nervous about these. I have a very good vocabulary already but will start studying vocabulary words from now so that I can be assured of doing well (it won't take me a long time to learn new words). However, the part that I am MOST worried about is the essay. I will definitely buy a prep book (maybe take a prep class) to learn about the essay and how to write it, but do you guys have any tips on how to get a perfect score on the essay? Also, what portion of your SAT score is the essay?</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

<p>BTW: Yes, I have already read the relevant threads on this board, I just wanted some more advice.</p>

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<p>Learn thy grammar. If you ace the writing MC and get a 9 on the essay it’s still possible to get 800W. (speaking from experience)</p>

<p>CR is a different story…</p>

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<p>Hi Bobtheboy,</p>

<p>I scored a 2350 on the SAT. I’ll make a long post soon about how I was able to improve my score.</p>

<p>I would do it now but I need to go to dinner :)</p>

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<p>I will be releasing a thorough guide to the SAT and admissions within a couple weeks.</p>

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<p>^I’d like to buy some shares in that…:)</p>

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<p>Wow, I didn’t even know there was a curve for the real SAT. Awesome.</p>

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<p>Yes, one can usually miss one or two and get 800 on CR as well. For Math, however, one must almost always get everything right in order to get 800.</p>

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<p>I’ll gladly make a down payment on your guide as well, silverturtle. To echo what leaf said, know your grammar frontwards and backwards. Grammar is basically the entire writing section. Additionally, good grammar engenders a habit of using complex, intelligent sentence structures in your writing, something that will be invaluable on your essay. I had a fantastic English teacher this year; learned all my grammar with him. Ended up with an 800 on the writing (perfect MC and 11 essay). Grammar is everything. CR is simply a matter of understanding the questions that will be thrown at you and the typical answer patterns with each. We on CC can’t help you much with that; that’s your task, to go through practice tests and become familiar with the College Board’s style of testing. Knowledge is power. Good luck!</p>

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<p>You’re insanely lucky. I had the same results for May. 790, no 800.
With the insanely easy difficulty level of recent writing sections, you’re going to need a 10 on the essay with -0 MC for an 800. It’s frustrating for me as I got a 10 first time round (with -3MC) but 9 second time (with -0MC for a 790). Would’ve gotten an 800 had they ported my essay score (kept it the same.)</p>

<p>Good luck with your 2400! I hope we both don’t do any careless errors in math! :slight_smile: Seems we have the same problem.</p>

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<p>How much is the essay worth again? I took CB’s practice test and got 800 on CR and math and 680 on writing because i skipped the essay portion.</p>

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<p>^ It explains everything very well on the CB’s grading section.</p>

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<p>Nevermind, I couldn’t have gotten a 680 that’s impossible without the essay. I must have gotten a 670 then.</p>

<p>Which makes a theoretical 2400 assuming I do well on the essay. I don’t think I missed any MC questions but I didn’t check.</p>

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<p>CB’s automated reader just gave me a 12 on the essay when I retook the test. How reliable is this?</p>

<p>Also, I had to retake the whole test to do the essay, but I didn’t bother with redoing the MC because it’s exactly the same. I got a 220 on CR/350 on writing/220 on math. That’s a 790 without even answering the MC. Apparently, 1,170 2009 graduates got this score on the SAT. Lol.</p>