Rolling_Thunder
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I just got my scores back after my 2nd SAT and I got 1250, 690 on the reading and writing portion and 560 on the math portion. Is this a good score?
Reading is fairly decent, it doesn't seem like it would be too hard to study more and get a few extra points. The math, on the other hand, is not going to make it. I would start with both volumes of 1600io's math study books. They took my SAT Math from a 650 to a 750. College Panda's math book is also a good resource after you complete 1600io. I would also recommend Erica Seltzer's reading book and College Panda's grammar for your verbal section.I just got my scores back after my 2nd SAT and I got 1250, 690 on the reading and writing portion and 560 on the math portion. Is this a good score?
My son paid 500 for a test prep service. Free service if he wanted to take the test a second time.Stay away from test prep services. Their specialty is not high-scoring students like where you need to be (1400+). Unless you're willing to spend thousands of dollars, I would stick to books that take much less of your time and are more effective, in my opinion.
What was your scores on your first set? They superscore and also break down reading and writing into subsection and then recalculate the highest score. Highest Reading and writing subsection multiplied by ten to get your new Reading and writing portion. Plus highest Math off of the two tests.I just got my scores back after my 2nd SAT and I got 1250, 690 on the reading and writing portion and 560 on the math portion. Is this a good score?
My first set was 610 on Reading and Writing and 460 on MathWhat was your scores on your first set? They superscore and also break down reading and writing into subsection and then recalculate the highest score. Highest Reading and writing subsection multiplied by ten to get your new Reading and writing portion. Plus highest Math off of the two tests.
That is an excellent score on the reading and writing portion. The good news, is I believe it is easier from practice to bring up the math score. I think literally ANYONE should be able to get a 700+ on their math SAT if they dedicate and practice the questions and concepts. My DS took my advice and studied and practiced for the SAT for two hours a day, 5 days a week, for two months before the August SAT test and did great.I just got my scores back after my 2nd SAT and I got 1250, 690 on the reading and writing portion and 560 on the math portion. Is this a good score?
Do you think I should take the May SAT or June? And how much time should I give myself to study?Reading is fairly decent, it doesn't seem like it would be too hard to study more and get a few extra points. The math, on the other hand, is not going to make it. I would start with both volumes of 1600io's math study books. They took my SAT Math from a 650 to a 750. College Panda's math book is also a good resource after you complete 1600io. I would also recommend Erica Seltzer's reading book and College Panda's grammar for your verbal section.
Other than that, your best resource is going to be Khan Academy. I've completely maxed out Khan Academy (not the worst problem to have), so I moved on to UWorld, a subscription-based service. I would recommend you do the same if you are able to complete the Khan Academy questions.
Stay away from test prep services. Their specialty is not high-scoring students like where you need to be (1400+). Unless you're willing to spend thousands of dollars, I would stick to books that take much less of your time and are more effective, in my opinion.
I am taking Algebra II right now in which I have an A-That is an excellent score on the reading and writing portion. The good news, is I believe it is easier from practice to bring up the math score. I think literally ANYONE should be able to get a 700+ on their math SAT if they dedicate and practice the questions and concepts. My DS took my advice and studied and practiced for the SAT for two hours a day, 5 days a week, for two months before the August SAT test and did great.
I recommend pinpointing the August SAT, because you can focus on that, and you have no homework responsibilities. If you take the fall SAT tests, you won't have time to prepare for them as well.
Are you taking challenging math courses, and doing well in them? That is as or more important and the side effect will be better Math SAT scores too.
11What grade are you in?
Thank you! I appreciate the adviceI tell my students to take the SAT (and/or ACT) 'early and often' -- you have a good start, but sign-up for the May, June and August tests. Of course, that assumes you can put in weekly work to practice using Kahn Academy, for example, and other tools. Focus on Math only as your current English (Reading/Writing) score is a strong foundation for your 'superscore.' Continue through the fall and up to the December test if you continue to push up your score. Best of luck with your preparations!
That's great, most test prep services that are mostly self-study oriented turn out to be good. I should've specified which ones I was talking about, like the Princeton Review 1400+ course which is over $1000. But as your son did, there are much better options than dropping that amount of money on test prep.My son paid 500 for a test prep service. Free service if he wanted to take the test a second time.
They were fantastic and their specialty was high scoring students.