<p>I took 2 tests of SAT so far, I scored 1700 in the first one and 1600 in the second one. My writing section was terrible in the second, I suppose I shouldn't give the Avengers as example in my essays..</p>
<p>Anyways, I know my minimum potential is 1700, the second was just me being stupid. However, I wonder if I could do better on paper. In the reading sections, it would be easier to look back on the line and the paragraph instead of scrolling. I have both the book and the online course. So I'm wondering, do you think I should take the tests on paper (the book) or keep doing the online course? Which one would show my real knowledge/score?</p>
<p>Edit: Both of the practice tests I took are online courses.</p>
<p>I’ve always found it easier to work on paper, just like the actual test. I took CB’s practice test online once, and I found myself trying to solve most of the math questions in my head (hard ones I’d open Notepad or something). And you have to scroll for reading and type essays.</p>
<p>I agree that you should work on paper- especially if you’re not using a real calculator or paper or doing things that you otherwise wouldn’t do. It’s a completely different experience on the computer, and when I take them I find I take them less seriously.</p>
<p>The exact same thing happens to me. But its essentially terrible with CR; you have to read the question, scroll up to the passage, scroll back down… Its better with paper all you need to do is glance back and forth. And you find out you utilise your time better and don’t end up picking almost correct answers.</p>
<p>My son took an online course too but they had him do the practice problems that came straight from the book! Considering how much he marked up his book, I would say there’s a difference between looking at the questions on a screen vs. paper test</p>