Hello
I’ve always been a bad test taker my whole life. I just really don’t do well on Standardized Tests no matter how much I study ke try. It’s just a certain characteristic I have that won’t go away…
With that being said, I really don’t know how to tackle the SAT anymore; I feel hopeless. I’ve taken it twice- in December I got a 2100 and I took it in January and I think i got the same score even though I got 2250-2350 on my practice tests. I felt really confident in my answers, but after looking at College Confidential my confidence was deprived and torn apart. Coming from an Asian family, my parents expect a 2300, but it’s just really difficult for me seeing that I’ve failed twice. I really want that 2300 for me and my parents. What do you suggest I should do?
Relax, a 2100 is already a competitive score, and usually, scores above 2200 won’t be the reason for rejection at top universities (unless you got 600 on math and are applying to Caltech/MIT for example). I am half-Asian and tbh, didn’t even manage to break 2100 (I got 2070, with 800 in math). In the end, it doesn’t matter.
If applying to elite schools, you can still set a goal of 2200 or 2300, but don’t pressure yourself too much over it. Work on strengthening other areas of your application.
Thanks for the encouragement. Math is supposedly one of my stronger areas… I usually get 800s on practice tests but I received a 730 on the December test due to dumb mistakes.
@notfeelingit it’s okay. Sometimes I feel the same way. What you should do is practice some more, take it once more in March, and then see how you do. If it doesn’t turn out so well, just try the ACT. A 2100 is good. Most CCers are overachievers, so don’t fret if you don’t get 2300.
Good luck!