<p>Hi! I know that there are many threads existing like this one, but I really just need some reassurance. In December of 2013, I took the SAT and made a 1570 (awful, right?)... I'd thrown up that morning, really gotten myself worked up, and hadnt had math in a year, so I think that might be why.
Anyways, about a week after I received my scores, I got on collegeboard and completed a practice test without a calculator, and made a 1770.
I took the sat this past Saturday and I feel really confident about it because I studied more and was not nervous. I feel like if my SAT can raise that much on the practice test without a calculator, it should raise a good bit on the real thing.</p>
<p>So my questions are: Do you think collegeboard will flag my scores if they raise too much?
What happens after scores are flagged?
If I am accused of cheating, will I have to retake it? (I'm unable to take it in June because of vacation, and I heard the next date is in October?!)</p>
<p>Please, please, please help! </p>
<p>One of my favorite expressions is “let’s cross that bridge when we come to it”, meaning that you are worrying now about a problem that you do not have yet. It’s common for scores to bounce up between a first and second test five months apart. In the event that your scores are questioned, you can address the issue by explaining the circumstances of both tests and the preparation that you did in between.</p>
<p>My son’s score went up 320 points, and he wasn’t flagged. Don’t worry!</p>
<p>1570 --> 1770 is not that significant. Now, if it were 1570 --> 2250…</p>
<p>I know a 1570 to a 1770 isn’t that significant of a jump? That was without a calculator not even a week after I got my scores back, so that was pre studying and before I was in trig. That’s the entire point of my concern? I’m worried that if my score can jump 200 points without a calculator and without any extra studying, what it will do on the real thing after all of that and with a calculator. </p>
<p>Thank you to the other posters! I guess I don’t need to get too worked up about it just yet. In fact, for all I know, my score could stay the same, or even drop. Guess I’m just a worrier! Thanks again!</p>