<p>So I took the May 2014 SAT and just got back my raw scores (haven't gotten essay scores yet). I took it on the fly without studying (apart from taking the PSAT in Nov.in without <em>really</em> studying and getting a 225) for the first time and got a 2040 :( I wasn't expecting a super high score of course without prep; however, I'm taking the SAT for the 2nd and last time in October of this year (I'm finishing up my junior year and my last chance to take the SAT and apply early action to colleges in senior year is in October). My lowest score this time around was in math (a bit surprising because I consider it one of my best subjects), and the other two sections were great scores (well into 700s). I'm pretty confident I got a really high score on my essay as well, so I'm not worried about those sections--all the colleges I'm applying to take highest individual scores for each section, rather than highest sitting/cumulative. Right now I'm just planning to study as much as I can over the summer exclusively for math. My dream school is MIT and I know the min. score to get in is like a 720. I really want a score of 2300+ cumulative (hoping to improve a bit in all sections, and a lot in math). How much studying does it take (and is it even possible) to raise SAT scores by 200-300+ points cumulatively over a summer (BTW I have the full Princeton Review prep course)? In addition, any special tips on getting a great score on the math section of the SAT? Any advice will be really appreciated :)</p>
<p>Study. It’s an obvious statement, but math is surprisingly easy to bring up when you work hard on it. </p>
<p>Buy a couple books, Gruber if you listen to a lot of people around here, John Chung is my personal go to book for anything math related, but grab one and just start looking at the tips.</p>
<p>Save your money re: princeton review course.<br>
It’s not geared for those wanting to get over 700. Private tutor would be better.
My question is why would you go into a SAT test without studying. What is it a rite of passage or complete BS!!
The best books are:
Math: PWNtheSAT or Barrons Math
Writing: Ultimate Guide to SAT Grammar by Erica Meltzer
Reading: Critical Reader by Erica Meltzer
Vocab: Direct Hits or Princeton Review Wordsmart</p>
<p>I forgot, if you want video answers/explanations to all the College Board Math questions from every CB test in public domain;
Go to SATQuatum dot com.</p>