what scores would I need with these hooks?

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<p>MoM, one-on-one is great if you can find it for free or an affordable fee. </p>

<p>You do need to get going on this, so while you investigate tutors and commercial options, you should consider just digging in. </p>

<p>There is a long-time frequent poster named Xiggi who reportedly obtained an Ivy League education. Xiggi aced standardized tests and shared his study methods and tips. They are “legend” around CC. </p>

<p>Here are some links to get you started:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/68210-xiggis-sat-prep-advice-39.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/68210-xiggis-sat-prep-advice-39.html&lt;/a&gt;
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/68210-xiggis-sat-prep-advice-49.html#post1061498705[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/68210-xiggis-sat-prep-advice-49.html#post1061498705&lt;/a&gt; PDF version
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/764514-sat-essay-prompt-archetypes.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/764514-sat-essay-prompt-archetypes.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>The most important things about test prep are to make each study session meaningful and keep your study goals realistic. If you say, I’m going to sit at the kitchen table every night between now and the test for as many hours as it takes to work through 5 chapters per night of this huge test prep book, and then the next one and the next, naturally, it’s daunting, depressing and defeating! </p>

<p>A better approach is to first start with the detailed test report from the last test you took. For each sub-test (CR, M and W), figure out the types of questions you usually answer correctly and the types you usually miss. This will help you develop a strategic study plan that is focused on learning how to answer a more limited set of question types. Each type you master will allow you to go into the test with confidence that you will see a score boost from those correct answers. By the time you have mastered, say, 5 question types in math, you should consistently see a fairly predictable point increase in your math score. Hopefully, that will buoy you to master 5 in W. And so on! Create your own plan of action, e.g., discipline yourself to a 1-hour session every day, same time, same place. Build in a reward after (snack, 30 min. TV or FB time, etc.). If vocab is an issue for you, be sure to develop some sort of daily vocab drill (which could be totally separate, like 10 words with breakfast). Take a practice test once a week, say every Sunday afternoon. </p>

<p>You can do anything for X days, i.e., this is pain with a defined ending point! </p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

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<p>MindonMars</p>

<p>By unusual, here’s what I mean. Structurally, the SAT is designed so that the average score will be 500. Each 100 points represents 1 standard deviation. So, that about 70% of the students fall between 500 and 600.</p>

<p>Actual numbers pretty much bear this out (see 2006 stats) 1500 was the average score, and 19% scored higher than 1800.</p>

<p>[SAT</a> - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](<a href=“SAT - Wikipedia”>SAT - Wikipedia)</p>

<p>So, what I’m saying is that a 380 point jump is huge statistically. </p>

<p>However, you’re a student whose SAT/ACT scores just don’t match your academic achievement. There’s a good chance that your SAT scores are just plain wrong for some reason. Very possibly, test taking technique. Therefore with practice and training, you have a good chance of getting better scores.</p>

<p>I strongly agree with LottieM – anything you can do to get a course or private tutoring (without placing an undue strain on your family) would be a good idea. While this stuff is largely self-teachable, there are a number of ‘tricks’ which can be more quickly taught in a class or tutoring setting. </p>

<p>This is especially true since you’ve metioned that self-motivation is an issue. For many – the fact that there is a class coming up, or a tutor coming serves as the motivation to do the work.</p>

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<p>could I get admitted into the EOP/HEOP program at Cornell with my stats?</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.suny.edu/student/downloads/pdf/2012_eop_profile.pdf[/url]”>http://www.suny.edu/student/downloads/pdf/2012_eop_profile.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>bump one last time</p>