<p>I am signed up to take the dec. 5 SAT, which is next week and i have two questions, this is my first time taking the SAT.</p>
<p>How good of an indicator are the practice tests from the big blue book, today i took a test under real conditions (like with time limits, and straight 3 hours). i didn't do the essay so i just assumed i would get an 8, these were my scores M:800 (0 wrong), CR: 760 (3 wrong), and W: 680 (with 8 essay and 4 wrong). Does this mean that i have a legitimate shot at above 2200? I feel that while i did good today but will somehow bomb the real one next week.</p>
<p>Second question is about this whole superscoring thing. When i apply to college and they see my scores, will they only look at my one best sitting for the Test, or my best score in each individual area.</p>
<p>The blue book is accurate, for the most part, so I think you do have a legitimate shot of scoring above 2200. The difference next week, of course, will be added pressure of knowing it’s the real thing.</p>
<p>Difference colleges have different policies. Many will take the best score in each individual section, but some will take your best test date. Check each school for its own policy.</p>
<p>well thats good to know, i know its my first time but i really am hoping to get the pressure off by scoring 2200+, the essay will be more of a make or break thing,</p>
<p>yeah its the mindset thing that i am worried about. I mean first of all it is exhausting taking a 3+ hour test. With the practice test i did today i checked my answers for each section when i finished it. I think that kept me calm, knowing that i was doing good. I don’t know how it will pan out on the real deal, but oh well, i guess we will see.</p>