What should I do now?

Test Preparation
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<p>So I just got back my January SAT score, and to me, it is a pretty abysmal 2030. This is only a 90 point improvement from my 1940 in November. To make things worse, my critical reading has not moved. Here are my score break downs:
November: 1940- 700(M) 600(CR) 640(W) w/ 9 Essay
January: 2030- 720(M) 600(CR) 710(W) w/ 9 Essay</p>

<p>What I am aiming for is around a 2250 or a 2300. I plan on taking a few ACTs to see how they go and to finish my SAT II's Math II and Chemistry. I plan to take the subject tests in May because my AP Chemistry exam is in May, and preparing for it would give me a huge leg up by not having to cover too much from my SAT chem study book, and because my Precalculus course begins calculus in May, so we will have covered a lot of the topics. Right now, I have June marked as a wild card date in case my SAT II's are not where I would like them. However, if they go alright in May, I plan to take the SAT I in June, if not, I will retake the SAT I in October. First of all, is this a good idea? Second, Is it possible to raise my score at least 200 points by June, and if not, by October?</p>

<p>Lastly, I would like to know if you guys have any tips for getting the 800 math and 800 writing because I see those as really likely scores. Also, what strategies do you have for critical reading and vocab? I would ideally like to get above 700 by my next test date in June or October.</p>

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<p>That doesn’t seem like a bad idea…I took my Math II and Physics subject tests the October after I took physics. </p>

<p>For math, I suggest trying harder, more problem-solving oriented problems (such as those from AMC 10’s). The advantages are that they are more difficult, and that they place more emphasis on number theory, combo, probability, and geometry, which are not often taught well in most high schools. I was able to score 800 consistently since I had prepared for the AMCs/AIME throughout high school.</p>

<p>Also btw, my second SAT test was only a 20 point improvement from my first, so don’t feel too bad ((R, W, M) went from (570, 680, 800) to (610, 660, 800)).</p>