Many students wonder how the SAT essay can be graded consistently across tests. Certainly, they understand how a machine can read the bubbled in answers on a data sheet, but what about a hand written essay? Rest assured there is a method to the SAT’s essay madness.
Your SAT essay will be reviewed and graded by two readers. All readers are thoroughly trained before they are actually permitted to review and grade real SAT essays. Most readers are professionals with backgrounds in English, writing, composition and/or the language arts in general.
The readers use a grading rubric and sample essays to guide them in their work. As mentioned above, your essay will be reviewed by two readers. Each will grade your essay using a 1 to 6 scoring scale, 1 being the lowest grade and 6 being the highest. If the two scores assigned to your essay differ by 2 or more points, a third reader is brought in to review and grade the essay. (Scoring a 4, 5 or 6 is generally considered good or acceptable.) You should know that, while 6 is considered a perfect score, an essay earning a 6 need not be perfect — just a perfect first draft. All essays are considered first drafts.
Your reported score will be between 2 and 12, inclusive. The reported score is simply the sum of the scores assigned by the two readers. Thus, a reported score of 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 or 12 is considered good.
By the way, there are three different ways to score a zero:
1. Do not write an essay at all.
2. Write an essay on a topic other than the one assigned.
3. Write an essay that is illegible.
I hope you now have a better understanding of the process used to grade your essay. In my next post, I will discuss the actual SAT essay scoring rubric. I am hopeful that a thorough review of the rubric will help you learn to write a high-scoring essay.
June 12th, 2007 at 3:07 pm
great advices
May 1st, 2009 at 9:06 pm
My daughter recieved a “8″ on her essay, and she still wants to do better
May 4th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
Jass,
ePrep can certainly help your daughter with the essay.
October 4th, 2009 at 4:07 pm
on my essay, my score is 7…so that meani did good on it.
October 5th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
Nou,
The highest essay score is 12, so a 7 is pretty good.
November 9th, 2009 at 5:06 pm
i got a 9 woohoo i rock
November 24th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
I got an 8 -__-
I’m so upset..
November 26th, 2009 at 4:13 pm
Mallory,
An 8 on the essay is not bad at all.
December 4th, 2009 at 9:44 pm
I got an 11 for my first Sat essay with no Sat prep (cold turkey lol). Is that ok?
December 5th, 2009 at 10:22 am
An 11 on the essay is outstanding, Kyle. Congrats.
December 13th, 2009 at 8:55 pm
i got a 12 on my essay but a 1400 in total. is that good?
December 13th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
urloss,
12 is a perfect score on the essay. Congratulations.
When you say 1400, do you mean Math and CR or all three subject areas? A person who scores a 12 on the essay should be above 2000 overall.
December 28th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
I got a 9 when I was in 7th grade. I’m in 9th grade now and am about to take the SAT diagnostics test. And I have no idea how to bring my grade up.
Help?
December 31st, 2009 at 3:13 am
Great tips.
But, I’m really not sure what I should do.
I’m a senior and I just took my SAT.
I’m embarrassed of my scores, but i want to share them with you and see what you all think.
So, for the essay part, I got a 7.
Writing, I got a 390.
Math, sooo low. I got a low score of 290.
and critical thinking, i got a 360.
this is horrible. I don’t think any colleges will accept that!
Please tell me what you think/tips will be appreciated. (:
January 18th, 2010 at 1:40 pm
Kim,
Sorry for the long delay. If you select “Essay” among the “Categories” on ePrep’s blog site, you will be directed to a few videos that will help you increase your essay score. (The “Categories” in listed in a column on the right-side of the web page.
Karl
January 18th, 2010 at 2:38 pm
confusedsenior,
Don’t stress. The economy is bad and a lot of colleges are hurting for students. Your scores will get you into a few four-year universities and most junior colleges. Some people just don’t test well. That does not mean that you would succeed in life.
If you decide to take the SAT one last time this Saturday, you may want to watch some of the videos in ePrep’s The Night Before the SAT post.
January 21st, 2010 at 5:07 pm
I got a 6 as a 7th grader and my math=490, writing=520, and
critical reading=460. So I got a 1470. Is this good, for a 7th
grader?
January 21st, 2010 at 5:08 pm
Sania,
That is amazing for a seventh grader. Keep up the good work!
February 4th, 2010 at 4:35 pm
I’m a senior and I got a score of six. Is that good or bad? Also, is ther a way, other than using the prep book and paying attention in class,to imprrove? I unfortunately went into the test “cold” so I don’t know how much the book could have helped.
February 6th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Myranda,
Six is an okay score, but I’m sure you could score higher with a little guidance and some practice. I suggest you select “Essay” among the categories listed on ePrep’s blog site. Doing so will direct you to a series of video blogs on the SAT essay. The videos will definitely help you score higher.
February 11th, 2010 at 4:32 pm
I am a 11th grader and I got a 8 on my essay and I scored
A 1580 on my SAT, this is all 3 scores together. Is
this a good or bad score?
February 11th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
Maya,
While the score is not bad, you should be able to do better with some practice. You should consider an ePrep course. Many ePrep students have raised their scores by hundreds of points. Please see our point-increase guarantees.
February 14th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
I am a junior, and i made an 8 on my essay. And for my actual scores, my reading=640, writing=580, and math=540. So my total score is 1760, will that be good for most colleges?
February 14th, 2010 at 5:26 pm
Robard,
1760 is, indeed, good for most colleges. However, I think you will be better off if you break 1800. Doing so will help with admissions and might actually qualify you for some merit-based scholarships. Since you are only 40 points away, I encourage you to go for it.
February 16th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
I am in 8th grade and I got an 8 on the essay, 550 on reading, 560 on writing, and 420 on math. Are these good scores? How can I improve them?
February 19th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
A kid,
Great job for an 8th grader. Just keep working hard in school and your scores will improve. You’ll know a lot more in a few years when you take the SAT again.
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:31 pm
I am in seventh grade and i got a 7 on the essay, a 500 on the reading, a 540 on the math, and a 440 on the writing (AHH!). Is that good?
February 22nd, 2010 at 7:34 pm
By the way, that makes my score a 1480… wow… how can i improve cuz i need to break 1800 if i want to go to a really good college (i want to go to yale
)
February 25th, 2010 at 8:43 am
Kristen,
Your scores are very good for a 7th grader. To improve by junior year in high school, all you have to worry about now is paying attention in school. In other words, if you keep working hard in school, you will know a heck of a lot more in four years. Keep up the good work.
February 26th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
My son just did a mock SAT test, math (560), reading (520),
writing (480) and Essay (8). He however left many questions
unanswered in reading area because he ran out of time.
How did he do?
February 26th, 2010 at 8:12 pm
I forgot to mention that my son is a junior
February 28th, 2010 at 10:58 am
William,
Although some mock SAT tests are much more accurate than others, I’ll assume that your son took a good one. With some dedicated practice, he should be able to get the math and writing scores above 650. Because improvement in critical reading involves lots of additional reading and vocabulary building, critical reading scores are, generally, more difficult to change. Your son should make a big effort this summer to do a lot of outside reading and vocabulary building. I suggest he focus on math and writing for now. Both of those sections are rule-based, allowing for significant short-term improvement.
I hope this helps.
March 5th, 2010 at 10:59 am
Hello,
I am a junior student but I go to a French School
I took the SAT test in January and got 630 on Critical Reading,
620 on Math, 530 on Writing, 52 on Multiple Choice and 8 on
the essay. I am not sure if those grades are good enough for me
if I want to apply to colleges such as Harvard or Yale. What do
you think about it? Do you have any useful tips that could help
me get higher grades if I took the test a second time ?
In advance, Thank you for your advice.
March 7th, 2010 at 4:09 pm
Laura,
In order to get into a school like Harvard or Yale, you will need SAT scores in the 700s. In addition to searching ePrep’s blog site for test-taking tips, you should seriously consider purchasing an ePrep study program.
Good luck.
March 17th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
Okay so what is it graded out of? I got a 4 which has to be really really bad. At first someone told me that it was graded from a 1-6 scale now I’m just confused..
March 20th, 2010 at 9:28 am
L,
Two people grade each essay on a 0-6 scale. The two scores are then added together to yield a final score on a 0-12 scale. If you got a 4, it is very likely that you received a 2 out of 6 from each grader.
April 1st, 2010 at 8:29 am
I recieved a 9 on my essay even though thats not so bad i know i can do better in sentence completions and math
April 2nd, 2010 at 12:18 am
umm i got a 1260 and an 8 on my essay is that good for csus
April 2nd, 2010 at 4:59 pm
I’m a junior and I recently took the SATs for the first time and
got a 1360 and a 7 on my essay. I live in Florida and want to go
to University of South Florida, would my scores be ok or should I
take it again?
April 3rd, 2010 at 7:44 am
My son, Junior High School, took SAT test. He got 460
critical reading, 690 math, 560 writing, 8 on his essay.
He wants to go to Rice University or University of Texas
at Austin. He wants to be a dentist. Can he make it with
this grade? His GPA is good. One of test advisors said
it would be negative influence on his admission if he takes SAT tests
more than three times. Is that right?
April 4th, 2010 at 3:18 pm
Jasmine,
A score of 9 on the essay is very respectable. Good luck on the sentence completions and math.
April 4th, 2010 at 3:23 pm
Giovanni Marquez,
Is the 1260 the total for Math, CR, and Writing, or just Math and CR?
I’m not sure about CSUS. Here is a link to the school’s admission page: http://www.csus.edu/admissions/
You may want to hack around the site a bit. Try the search feature and the FAQ (frequently asked questions). Good luck.
April 4th, 2010 at 3:29 pm
Crystal,
It depends on your score breakdown — Math, CR, and Writing. Go to the following web page and (in the middle of the page) scroll down to Test Scores:
http://usfweb2.usf.edu/Admissions/Freshmen/freshman-requirements.aspx
Good luck.
April 4th, 2010 at 3:35 pm
coolsong,
Your son should take the test until he is satisfied with his score. Taking the test more than three times does not reflect negatively on the student. In fact, multiple tries suggests that the student is willing to stick to his academic goals.
Your son should definitely consider an ePrep course. There is no reason he can’t get into the 700s in Math, the 500 or 600s in CR, and 600+ in Writing. If he prepares with ePrep, he will not only increase his score, he will be better prepared for Rice University or the University of Texas. With his current scores, his chances are not good. (The CR is really the one that hurts his chances most.)
I hope this helps.
April 5th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
I am a 7th grader and just got my SAT scores:
Writing 650 with essay of 9, math 600, and critical reading 540.
Are these good enough? How can I improve my CR?
April 11th, 2010 at 10:14 pm
This is what i got into my SAT,is this good enough,
which University would accept me?
Critical Reading – 390,Math – 350,Writing – 380,
Multiple Choice – 38,Essay – 06,
TOTAL Score: 1164
April 12th, 2010 at 7:54 am
Hanna,
For a 7th grader, your scores are awesome. Congratulations. The best way to improve your CR score over time is to read a lot and look up the words you don’t know.
You are certainly on track for outstanding high school SAT scores. Keep up the good work.
April 12th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Penny,
Good job. You should apply to local universities, community colleges, and junior colleges. They will likely offer the greatest potential for a “good fit.”
Good luck.
April 12th, 2010 at 8:22 pm
I got a 10 on the essay. I’m in 7th grade. Here are my scores:
Math-710
CR-630
Writing-600
Is it good? Do I have a chance at a 2400 by the time I’m a junior?
April 15th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Kevin,
Your scores are amazing, especially for a 7th grader. Keep up the good work and you will definitely be in the 2400 range by junior year.
April 30th, 2010 at 12:30 am
My 7th grade sons SAT scores were CR 600 W 490 M 520 and essay 6. What is the average score increase by Junior year for this group of kids. He wants to go to Harvard or MIT (just wondering how difficult it will be for him to get 2100 or higher)
April 30th, 2010 at 12:41 am
Also, he had no prep didn’t want to stress him over this test. He wants to take it again next year. Any prep advise? clueless mom and out of the know of things
April 30th, 2010 at 7:12 am
Karen,
Your son’s scores are terrific. The 600 in CR indicates that he is a good reader. If he continues reading diligently in school and on his own, his CR score will be in the 700s by junior year.
His math score is in the low 500s because the SAT covers some material he probably hasn’t learned yet and because he is young and his problem-solving skills are not yet fully developed. If he continues to earn high grades in his school math classes, his SAT math score should also be in the 700s by junior year.
The SAT writing section primarily tests grammar and editorial skills. Unfortunately, your son is not likely to improve his grammar skills much in school over the next few years. If he works on SAT writing now (on his own), he will learn the grammar he needs to be a technically good writer. An ePrep course might be a good idea to get him going over the summer. Also, ePrep is working on a Writing workbook that should be available for purchase within the next two months. I will keep you posted.
May 19th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
Hi,
I’m a junior and I was just wondering if these scores were “Okay”. I know there not good but I wasn’t feeling well the day of the test so I did not take my ADHD medication that day. I also took the test again, in May so I am still waiting on those scores. Hopefully they will be much better. Since my first test, I’ve taken a semester long class on Sat prep so I hoped that helped as well, I guess we’ll just have to wait and see but for now here are my scores from october.
Critical Reading: 460
Math: 440
Writing: 470
Essay: 6
MC: 50
Thanks!
May 20th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Hi,
I am a Junior in high school and I recently took the SAT on may 1st. I have hypoglycemia and my
blood sugar crashed while taking it.
My scores came out to be:
Critical Reading:470
Math: 420
Writing: 480
Multiple Choice: 46
Essay: 8
I feel like I completely bombed the SAT. I know I wasn’t
feeling well, but I still feel like a total failure.
I’ve been doing online prep as well as using an SAT math tutor.
My scores were significantly higher on all my practice tests.
do you have any suggestions for improving? are these scores
really as horrible as I feel they are?
thanks for your input.
May 23rd, 2010 at 8:06 am
Lindsey,
I believe students are allowed to bring snacks to the SAT. You should definitely do so next time.
While your scores are not terrible, they are not terrific either. You should definitely take the SAT again in the fall. I suggest you use the summer to read widely and build your vocabulary. You can brush up on the math and writing starting in September again.
Please don’t give up on yourself. With a little effort, you’ll wind up in the 500s across the board.
June 8th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
im a junior in high school and well
i have a question,
i took the SAT on may, and well my results were
math: 480
writing:450
cr: 410
and a 9 on my essay which made me really happy,
but im worried because i just took the june one
and im not sure if i did better;
would you say that it doesn’t not matter how many
times you take it as long as you improve in it?
because i might have to take it a third time, and
my concern is that if taking it alot of times
might look bad.
June 9th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Merle,
The College Board has a new score reporting policy called Score Choice. The policy will allow you to send colleges only the scores from the test dates you want. Thus, unless you choose to send your May and June 2010 scores, colleges will not even know that you took the SAT on those dates.
I hope this helps put you at ease. Good luck. You may want to consider an ePrep course to help you prepare over the summer.
June 13th, 2010 at 5:35 pm
A friend of mine got a 6 on the SAT essay, but claims that there was a note attached to her scores that said only one person scored her essay, therefore giving her a perfect score. I’m not sure I believe her. Is a case like this possible?
June 15th, 2010 at 6:59 am
Kait,
I have never heard of such a case, so I’m not sure if I believe it either. I will call a friend from the College Board and try to get an answer within the next couple of days.
In any event, if only one reader really did grade your friend’s essay, that score would have to be doubled to get the final score. (What I am trying to say is that a perfect final essay score is 12, not 6.)
I will post a follow-up comment soon.
June 23rd, 2010 at 12:28 am
I recently took my SAT in May. After taking the test, I felt pretty confident in my answers.
I recieved an 8 on the essay, and a total score of 1430.
Math 470
CR 440
Writing 520
Is it necessary to purchase an SAT prep book from collegeboard.com or do I have any other options. I would really like to improve my score by taking the SAT test again this fall in October. Advice please? Thank you for your time
June 23rd, 2010 at 12:32 am
Another question, What if i took my SAT but chose not to send my scores to any colleges, and lets say hypothetically i retake the test in October but get a worse score, Will I still be able to submit my SAT score from May? or can you only use your recent score?
June 23rd, 2010 at 2:21 pm
Another way to score 0 on the SAT essay is to write it in ink!
June 23rd, 2010 at 2:27 pm
Kait,
The CollegeBoard SAT site explains, the two readers score each essay on a 2-12 scale. “If the two readers’ scores differ by more than one point (a rare situation), a third reader scores the essay.
a third reader scores the essay.”
June 23rd, 2010 at 2:55 pm
Interesting. Here’s language from The Official SAT Teacher’s Guide:
“The essays are read by trained high school and college instructors who primarily teach English, composition, or language arts courses or who teach in another subject that requires a substantial amount of writing. These readers ust the Scoring Guide in conjuction with anchor papers to score each essay on a scale of 1 to 6. Each essay is read by two readers. If the readers’ scores are different by more than one point on the six-point scale, a third reader will score the essay. Scoring leaders constantly monitor scoring accuracy.”
June 23rd, 2010 at 3:01 pm
Angie,
If you are on a tight budget, you should purchase The Official SAT Study Guide from the College Board. The book has practice tests with answers, but no answer explanations, unfortunately. If your budget will allow a $99+ purchase, you should consider an ePrep course. Since all ePrep courses have answer explanations that are video-based, you should have a relatively easy time improving.
You can send the scores from any date you want, so “yes” you would be able to send your May scores and not your October scores. Think positive, however, and do really well in October. Good luck.
June 24th, 2010 at 9:12 am
I scored a 1450 in total
but a 950 with only Math and CR
and I got an 8 on my essay
do you think this is good?
June 24th, 2010 at 11:05 am
Hey right now I’m a junior in high school and I’m wondering if these grades are good enough for a Rutgers level college.
Critical Reading 600
Math 660
Writing 580
I got a 10 on the essay
Thanks!
June 24th, 2010 at 1:20 pm
Alright, i took SAT and i was curious what yall would do to improve my scores
Math: 760 (not really needing help here)
Critical Reading: 600 ( would like it to be 700)
Writing: 510 (omfg i need some help, need to be 650, would like 700)
plz help me, i am taking again in fall and i really want to get a high score. ty
June 24th, 2010 at 4:24 pm
Aiming for a 700 in all 3 sections, just got my scores back fromt aking the full-length test the first time:
CR: 630
Math: 650
Writing: 670
Essay: 8
What kind of colleges can I get into with these scores (I want to go to UNC Chapel Hill) What do you suggest I do to study?
June 25th, 2010 at 10:00 pm
I just got my scores back from the SAT.
CR: 680
Math: 550
Writing: 640
Essay: 9
Total: 1870
High School GPA (so far): 93.5
If my recommendation letters, interview, writing portfolio and
essays are really good, do you think I can get into the Creative
Writing program at Oberlin College?
June 27th, 2010 at 10:27 pm
Yizzle,
I think your scores are good, but I am convinced that you can do much better, if you are willing to work a little over the summer. Please sign up a ePrep’s free trial. It may inspire you to spend some of your free time preparing. Good luck.
June 27th, 2010 at 10:37 pm
Blake,
The answer to your question depends on whether you are an in-state or an out-of-state applicant. If you are a NJ resident, your scores are likely high enough to be admitted. If you are not a NJ resident, you will likely need to bump them up a bit.
You should consider an ePrep study program for the summer. I’m sure you can get your math and writing scores into the 700s with some effort. (A critical reading score is more difficult to improve in the short term.) The bump up will help with admissions and may even automatically qualify you for a merit-based scholarship.
Good luck. I hope this helps.
June 27th, 2010 at 10:44 pm
Rabago,
Your CR score will go up, if you build your vocabulary and take a few practice tests. You can definitely get into the 700s in writing, if you are willing to practice.
Please consider an ePrep study program for the summer. (You may want to sign up for a free trial.) ePrep has plenty of practice tests and a vocabulary builder called WordSmith.
Good luck.
June 27th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Taylor,
Your scores are great for a first try. If you study with ePrep over the summer, I’m sure you can reach your goal of 700s across the board.
Assuming a high GPA and 700s on the SAT, you are likely to be accepted by UNC. (My niece is a rising junior at UNC, by the way. Awesome school. Beautiful campus.)
Good luck.
June 27th, 2010 at 11:02 pm
Sierra,
I will check with one of ePrep’s guest admission experts and get back to you. Sorry for the delay.
June 29th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
I just got my SAT scores back. I got a 1940 total.
600 – reading
660 – math
680 – writing
8 – essay
Is this good? This was my first time so I’m going to re-take it.
(I went in cold the first time.) What should I aim for next time?
I know my essay score sort of sucks. How do I improve that?
Thank you for any help!
July 7th, 2010 at 8:30 am
Sierra,
Your current SAT scores will land you in the bottom 25% of the applicant pool at Oberlin College. Thus, unless you can bump your SAT scores up a bit, you will have only a modest chance of being admitted by Oberlin. You may want to sign up for ePrep’s free trial. If you like it, an ePrep course may be a good summer option. Good luck.
July 7th, 2010 at 8:32 am
Emily,
Your scores are pretty good — essay included. I think you should be shooting for 700s across the board. Please use your summer to prepare. Once school starts in September, you are likely to be overwhelmed with classes and after-school activities. Good luck.
July 12th, 2010 at 12:42 pm
when i was a junior my essay score was a 10 and the rest
added up to 1500 i would also like to add that i did not study
at all. i just hope to prove a point for the capacity or
potential we all hold. wether we are considered smart or not.
July 18th, 2010 at 4:13 pm
As a 9th grader (rising 10th now) I got a 1970 overall
(Math: 630, Reading: 630, Writing:710) & a 9 on the essay.
Is this a good score for my age? And how can I improve?
July 19th, 2010 at 3:11 pm
Vij,
Your scores are terrific for your age. Your scores will improve, if you continue to complete school assignment diligently over the next year. After sophomore year, you may want to consider enrolling in an SAT prep course. I hope you consider ePrep. Good luck.
August 11th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
I am currently taking practice SAT tests out of the College
Board’s blue book. I have noticed that I am missing a lot of
the passage based questions while I rarely miss any of the
sentence completion questions. I can’t really figure out
what the problem seems to be for me missing around 10 questions
on the passage questions. Karl, do you have any helpful tips
and advice on how to properly attack the passage based questions
on the SAT. Thank you for the help.
August 12th, 2010 at 10:14 am
Viraj,
Check out this video blog post when you get a chance. It may help.
http://blog.eprep.com/2006/08/10/be-willing-to-flip-the-script-sams-story/
August 12th, 2010 at 8:21 pm
Thank you for your help and the video and the story about Sam is fantastic.
I will definitely try and use those tips. Thanks once again.
August 15th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
Hi Karl,
I wanted to ask you about a topic that you discussed with Mr. Malin on your video blog: “Apples and Oranges: Comparing Grades from Different High Schools.” I noticed that at one point in the video you mentioned that when you entered college, you learned how to self-study and teach yourself the material primarily because some of your teachers/professors were foreigners or they weren’t good teachers. I think I can relate to this topic to some extent because this past school year (junior year), I took AP Computer Science and the teacher that I had was a wonderful man and he knew his material well but ultimately, I just couldn’t adjust to his teaching style. The subject itself was easy but since I had trouble adjusting to the teacher, I ended up making a C for the year. But, like you, I made significant efforts to learn the material on my own and I watched computer science lectures on youtube to try and learn the material. My main question is that when I am filling out the college apps, is this something that I should work in to a essay or should I not take the chance? Sorry for the long post but I can really use your insigh.
August 27th, 2010 at 12:59 pm
Viraj,
You should not bother trying to explain the C in your college applications. If the rest of your grades are high, especially in the math and sciences, college admission officers will figure out that your C was likely due to a bad teacher and not your work efforts. Also, it’s generally not a good idea to draw attention to a bad grade by discussing it, or referencing it, in your essay. Focus on the things that make you special in your essay.
I hope this helps.
Karl
September 8th, 2010 at 5:13 pm
Hello, I am in the 8th grade and I took a Pre Sat test in a
public library by Princeton review.
I got,
Writing= 720
Critical Reading= 680
Math= 740
My parents want me to take the SAT in October but my sister
tells me that it is too early and that I am not prepared.
Should I follow my parents advice to take the test this October?
Is the SAT harder then the Prep Test?
I need some advice in what to do.
Thank you,
Lee
September 9th, 2010 at 8:08 am
Lee,
I think you should follow the advice of your parents. Taking the SAT in October will be a good experience, and if you do not do well, it’s not a big deal. The College Board’s score choice policy will allow you to keep colleges from ever seeing the score.
I do not think very highly of Princeton Review practice tests. (I have a Princeton Review book in my office that contains practice sections with the wrong number of questions and the wrong ordering of questions.) I do not think they offer an accurate assessment. Sorry I can’t be more specific.
Good luck.
October 26th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
I just got 11 on the essay portion of the SAT.
I have not had any special prep classes and I’ma junior.
If I can get 11 on my 1st try so can you. JUst write what
you think and dont over think it. It’s better to give few
concrete and effective examples rather than many usless ones.
GOOD LUCK!!
October 28th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
800 on reading
750 on math
680 on writing which was a 68 in the multiple-choice section and a 9 on my essay. Good enough?
October 28th, 2010 at 8:33 pm
I am a senior in high school and I got my second SAT scores back
today. I received a 1250 on my first SAT test and 1360 in the
October test.
Broken down:
CR: 370
Math: 530
Writing: 460
I really do not know how to tell my mom about this because I feel
ashamed! What do you think about my score? Also, how do you think
I should tell her with a positive attitude? Are there any bright
sides to this?
October 28th, 2010 at 9:35 pm
Jessica,
You should be very proud of yourself. You made a 110 point improvement. As long as you tried your best, I’m sure your parents will be happy. Good luck.
October 28th, 2010 at 9:37 pm
Me,
Great job!
October 30th, 2010 at 9:52 am
Hi Karl!
I just received my test scores back today:
CR- 500
Math- 510
Writing- 490
multiple choice- 48
essay- 8
How did i Do?
This was my first time taking the real SAT
I went in not studying at all and didn’t have my calc on test day.
October 31st, 2010 at 4:48 pm
Hi karl!
I just checked my scores and i got:
CR:350
Math:410
Writing:390
Multiple Choice:36
essay:8
How did you think i did karl?
I want to get into a four year college this was my first time
taking the sats.
October 31st, 2010 at 4:52 pm
And karl what are good review books that i can pick up at the
bookstore that will help me improve my scores?
November 7th, 2010 at 9:40 pm
I took a practice test just now, before I’ve ever done any SAT
preparation, and I got a 1660 total :
Subject Score Range # Right # Wrong # Omitted
Reading 600 49 18 0
Writing 660 (MC: 59,Essay:12*) 38 11 0
Math 400 19 26 9
My real SAT test is on Dec. 3. Based on this score, do you think
that it is possible that my score goes up to 1800?
And would I get into good colleges with a 1700-1800?
November 9th, 2010 at 7:58 am
Her,
Great job for a first try. If you continue to work diligently in school, I am sure you’ll score even higher! Good luck.
November 9th, 2010 at 8:10 am
S,
I am assuming that the practice test was from the Official SAT Study Guide. It is the book with the most accurate practice tests. I definitely think you can increase your score to 1800. You should focus primarily on Math and Writing. You are likely to make the most significant short-term gains in these two sections.
You can definitely get into plenty of selective colleges with a score above 1800. Good luck.
November 9th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Hi Shannon,
Your scores are not bad for a first try. If you have only a small budget for SAT prep, I recommend that you purchase the Official SAT Study Guide and watch the ePrep video on “How to Prepare for the SAT on a $25 Budget.” If you have a little more to spend, I think you should seriously consider an ePrep study program. You can “test drive” ePrep by signing up for ePrep’s free seven-day trial.
Good luck.
November 10th, 2010 at 5:26 am
I have just got SAT score recently and here’s my result:
CR:510
Math:790
Writing:550
essay:6
Total: 1850
Do you think this score can help me apply top 20 university? (I
want to apply for a scholarship from Northwestern)
November 10th, 2010 at 8:15 am
Anh,
Your CR and Writing scores are way off from your Math score. Are you an international student? Will you be submitting a TOEFL score along with your SAT scores?
To get into Northwestern, you may need to increase your CR and Writing scores, if you are not an international student with a strong TOEFL score.
Here is some information about scholarships at Northwestern:
http://ug-finaid.northwestern.edu/shared/scholarships_grants.html
Good luck!
November 10th, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Thank you, Karl. Yes,I’m an international student and I got 97
in the latest TOEFL. Does that help?
November 11th, 2010 at 8:34 am
Anh,
Yes it does. Northwestern will consider your TOEFL score as evidence of your English fluency. Your SAT math score proves that you are a bright student. I like the combination.
Please remember, however, that top-tier colleges are very, very selective. You should definitely apply to a few “good-fit” and “safety” schools as well.
November 18th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
I got an SAT score of 1850 (m: 670, w: 630, r: 550) and a 9 on my essay.
Is this good enough for:
NC State?
UNC?
Duke?
November 19th, 2010 at 9:56 am
Roger,
Are you a North Carolina resident?
November 24th, 2010 at 8:55 am
Roger,
Assuming that you are a NC resident, you have about a 50% chance at NC State, a 30% chance at UNC, and virtually no chance at Ducke. If you are from a county in NC that sends very few students to in-state colleges, your chances increase.
Good luck.
November 26th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
how is the test graded ?
December 5th, 2010 at 9:35 am
Kay,
I just sent you the essay scoring grid. I hope it helps.
Good luck.
December 21st, 2010 at 10:41 am
I’m a junior and I just received my SAT scores and got:
680 CR, 680 Math, 620 on writing, with a 1980 overall.
I feel as if the fact that I received an 8 on my essay caused my
writing score to suffer severely. I am usually a good writer,
however my work requires careful planning and organization, which did not serve me well on the SAT writing. I only wrote 1.5 pages on it, although I wrote for almost the entire time for
as long as I could. I am in AP English Comp, and I’m trying to work out my time management for the essays. I sort of walked into the essay not knowing what to expect, and I still don’t really
know what exactly the reader wants… I did not take any practice tests, but I did prepare for it by taking the PSAT two months before. I got a 1910 on the PSAT, with a 670 on the writing section.
I was wondering, before I go out and buy a lot of prep books,if you think it would be possible for me to get into the 2100-2200 range? I don’t want to spend an exorbitant amount of money on
preparation if it is not going to affect my score very much.I really want to go to Cornell or Columbia, however my scores are slightly below the Ivy standard. I noticed, after having reviewed the PSAT booklet, that virtually all of the ones in math and writing
were not due to lack of intellect, but due to careless errors. But it appears, after having gotten back my SAT scores (I have not received my booklet), that I got around the same ones. I seem
to have a barrier that is preventing me to from answering questions
that I am mentally capable of answering. Do you know of any tips
or advice to help me to not make these careless errors?
December 21st, 2010 at 11:04 am
I would also like to point out that I have a 3.95 GPA and that
I’m in the top 15 people of my class of 402 (Top 97%).
December 21st, 2010 at 11:48 am
Hi Andrew,
Sounds like you are a terrific student who simply needs a little advice and guidance. Please watch the video on avoiding what I call “autopilot.”
http://blog.eprep.com/2006/07/30/autopilot-dont-set-a-course-for-a-lower-sat-score/
You should also select “Essay” under “Categories” on the right side of this web page. Doing so will direct you to a series of videos on the essay.
Good luck.
December 23rd, 2010 at 1:35 am
Hey I received the following scores in the SAT 1 december sitting
CR -590
MATH -670
WRITING -530
MC – 53
ESSAY – 8
Total — 1790
I’m an international student. What are your remarks on my scores? I would like to get a scholarship to attend a US university, would these entitle me to one? And i have not done the subject tests. What do you think I should do? Many schools last sitting for score reporting is dec. Will it be wise to do an SAT exam in Jan and if so, which should I do, sat1 or sat 2. Can u also recommend some schools for me that will give good scholarships even to intl students and deadlines haven’t been passed
December 23rd, 2010 at 7:58 am
Hi Jean Marc,
While American colleges and universities regularly admit international applicants with relatively low CR and Writing scores, they expect international applicants to have very high Math scores.
Since January is the last SAT that counts toward regular admission at most schools in the US, I suggest you take the SAT I again to try to get your Math score into the 700s. Doing so will make a big difference.
A lot of US colleges and universities offer merit scholarships based on a combination of GPA (grade point average) and SAT score. If you do a google search on “merit-based college scholarships,” you will find plenty of web sites that can help you figure out where you might be eligible for a merit scholarship.
Good luck.
December 28th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Hi,
i recently took the SAT for the first time and got my scores back, i received a
580- critical reading
540- writing
600- math
7- essay
is this a bad score?
January 2nd, 2011 at 11:08 am
Mira,
Your scores are pretty solid. Congratulations.
If you practice a bit, I think you can get both CR and Writing above 600. Doing so would make a big difference when you apply to college.
Good luck.
January 4th, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Hey, I am a Junior and i made a 1580 in all on my SAt.
I made a 620 on critical reading, 490 on math, and 470 on
writing. how can i bring up my math and writing? Also
i made a 8 on the essay.
January 4th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Grace,
Good job. I like the fact that your CR score is higher than your Math and Writing scores, because M and W scores are easier to increase.
You are going to have to practice and review as often as possible before you take the SAT again. You may want to consider an ePrep course. Don’t forget that ePrep offers a free trial, so you can make an informed purchase decision.
Good luck.
January 7th, 2011 at 12:50 am
I am an international student and I am looking for a scholarship in US. My majors are biotechnology and biomedical. I have already took SAT and TOEFL as well. I got 1930 for SAT (CR: 560 / M: 800 / W: 570) and 97/120 for TOEFL. I know these results are not really excellent and many more things will affect my application but I want a certainty to trust in so depending on this info above, I want to know which schools are the most suitable for me at this moment. Thanks
P/s: I also get 790 for SAT math 2 and 750 for Biology. I hope that helps too.
January 7th, 2011 at 1:00 am
I forgot to tell that my GPA in high school is 9.1/10.0 and I got a national award for student in Biology in my 12th grade. Maybe this could increase somewhat my chance, I hope. I’m afraid this may not be counted because I got it (the award) in my country, not US.
January 7th, 2011 at 8:35 pm
Critical Reading: 560
Math: 510
Writing: 620
Essay: 11
How do these scores look? They are most likely going to be my final scores, as I am a senior and this way my fourth time taking the SATs…=/
January 8th, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Great score on the essay!
January 9th, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Hi i was wondering if it was true that some colleges do not look at the wrting scores? I got around a 1730 (all three sections added together) on my first try and i do not know if that a good enough score.
January 9th, 2011 at 10:16 pm
I’m a seventh grader who got an 8 on his essay and an 1850 total. is that good?
January 13th, 2011 at 9:31 pm
Great job Sean, you are way above average for a boy I am 7th grade too and I made a 2390 and 12 on the Essay
January 14th, 2011 at 9:22 am
Congratulations. Your math and science scores are awesome.
You may want to consider an ePrep course for the Writing and CR. I definitely think you can get your Writing score up into the mid 600s. This will make a big difference in the success of your applications.
As far as schools go, you should consider the following:
Carnegie Melon, Vassar, Rice, Emory, Boston College, Bucknell, Hamilton, Tulane, University of Maryland, and University of Connecticut.
While Federal and State financial aid is not available for international students, you might be able to win a scholarship at one or more of the colleges listed above.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
January 14th, 2011 at 9:25 am
Sarah,
Your scores look good to me. If your grades and teacher recommendations are solid, you should get into a bunch of good colleges that match your profile. Good luck.
January 14th, 2011 at 9:33 am
Ana,
About five years ago, it was true that many colleges did not consider the SAT Writing score. Times have changed, however, and most college do currently consider SAT Writing scores. I hope this helps. Good luck.
January 14th, 2011 at 9:36 am
Sean,
Both your essay and over-all score are terrific for an eighth grader. Keep up the good work.
January 14th, 2011 at 7:21 pm
Hey I just wanted to know if im happy with my score from 7th grade (in 8th now) do i have to take the sat
again because i made a 800M, 800W 790 CR last year on my 7th grade sat
January 15th, 2011 at 8:13 am
Kenny,
I have a friend at the College Board who can answer your question for sure. I will check with her and post the answer by tomorrow.
January 16th, 2011 at 10:24 pm
yeah man because I took it with a program called duke tips and I heard my score is average
for a guy already in the high school so there may be no need to take this test again…..it was
kool tho because I got into the newspaper for it and prolly the only black guy in the newspaper
ahahahaha.
January 17th, 2011 at 5:24 pm
Kenny,
Colleges require that applicants take the SAT at some point during their high school years. This means that, although you did a great job as a seventh grader, you will have to take the SAT again. Sorry I couldn’t give you the answer you wanted.
January 18th, 2011 at 5:59 pm
Oh man it is alright tho man….I guess. Do u think I should take a E prep course or somethin to
improve my sat from the 2390 to maybe 3200 or 3300?
January 19th, 2011 at 9:44 am
LOL! Good luck, Kenny.
January 20th, 2011 at 4:12 pm
I took the SAT in December and I got an 1870. I got a 540 on critical reading, a 680 on math, and a 650 on writing. With an 8 on the essay. I have a couple questions. Does the difficulty of he math section tend to vary because I took two of my brothers Sat’s from earlier last year and only missed one question on one test and two on the other. Also, what’s the best way to improve on critical reading I struggled mostly.with running out.of time should I read all of the passages.first or the questions .? And when writing the essay is it best to use examples from literature or personal experiences? I know that’s a lot of questions but I am hoping to get in the 2200′s with hopefully an 800 in math
January 20th, 2011 at 9:08 pm
Hi, I was wondering if you took the SAT more than once, do colleges look at all of your SAT results?Or are you allowed to select which scores to send to the college that you are applying to?
January 21st, 2011 at 3:25 pm
Dane,
The difficulty level of SAT math tests is generally pretty consistent. That being said, the test you took may have been more difficult. Who knows? I have seen a few PSAT tests over the years that are definitely more difficult than many of the tests in the Official SAT Study Guide. The big variable may have been where you took the tests. In other words, taking a practice test at home involves a lot less stress than taking a real SAT in a classroom with other students. (And stress definitely affects performance.)
Try approaching the long CR passages as a series of short passages: Read the first paragraph and then answer the questions that related to it, read the second paragraph and answer the questions that relate to it, etc. Answer the general questions, like tone and main point, last.
As long as your examples are persuasive, their source does not matter.
Good luck.
January 21st, 2011 at 3:33 pm
Jenny,
The College Board’s Score Choice policy allows you to send SAT scores from specific test dates. For example, if you take the SAT in October, November, and December, you can send colleges your October and December scores only.
If you submit scores from more than one test date, colleges will consider your highest combination only. For example if you scored M 600, CR 600, and W 600 in October and M 620, CR 580, and W 640 in December, colleges will consider your CR from October (600) and your Math and W from December (620 and 640).
I hope this helps.
Good luck.
January 21st, 2011 at 5:13 pm
Thanks Karl! I have one more question, what if you are citing a story as an example during the essay and you somewhat mistell or even slightly alter the plot to support your thesis. Do you think this would hurt your score? For example like if I read a story a while ago and sort of remembered it but not entirely would you recommend using it? Thanks
January 21st, 2011 at 6:09 pm
Dane,
The readers/graders are not allowed to fact check. This means that you will receive full credit, as long as the way you remember and retell the story actually supports your stated position on the assigned topic. How far from the truth you actually are is irrelevant.
I hope this helps.
January 22nd, 2011 at 6:06 pm
I took the SAT today
January 25th, 2011 at 8:37 am
Good luck, Kenny.
February 8th, 2011 at 11:48 pm
Hey Karl, I have a question here’s my situation:
9th grade: took SAT for first time ever; no review, tutoring or anything
score: 1600
10th grade: PSAT first time without review or tutoring
score: 150
11th grade” PSAT second time without tutoring
score: 180
im not sure about colleges but im looking into SUNY (state schools) or CUNY (city schools)
ex: Binghamton, St. Johns etc
if you could give me any direction, comments, or advice regarding my scores PLEASE PLEASE do.
i will be taking the SAT in march.
thanks
February 10th, 2011 at 10:31 pm
Hi Karl,
My brother used your eprep course with excellent results. He
scored 33 composite and 760 in math on SAT. I have been using
your program – I got my Jan SAT scores back 700 verbal/600math/
writ\ting 720 with 11 on essay. I want to major in history and
English. Math has never been my strength. Given my major will
colleges cut me some slack with my math score? How hard will it
be to increase my math score? I have gone through your math
study halls, but haven’t done a lot of math exams.
Thanks, Kylie
February 12th, 2011 at 12:19 pm
Ashley,
If you continue to work diligently in school, your SAT scores will increase by junior year. Assuming that your grades are good, you shouldn’t have any trouble getting into a SUNY school, a CUNY school, or St. John’s.
Keep up the good work.
February 12th, 2011 at 12:23 pm
Kylie,
Colleges will certainly cut you some slack with regard to your SAT math score. That said, you should still work to improve it.
You should get started on the ePrep practice tests as soon as possible.
Good luck.
February 13th, 2011 at 9:21 am
Karl,
Thanks for the quick response. I would love to go to Emory
University. My M+V+W is 2020 (essay 11), M (600)+V(720)
1300 – what would I need to get the math to be competitive?
My GPA is 92.5 (all honors and am taking AP Lang/Comp and AP
World History this year). I will have excellent letters of
recommendation, am class vice-president(will be for all four
years), Rugby, Cross Country.
Also, how much do colleges look at the writing/essay scores,
especially if looking at English/History major.
If I do all the study hall sessions on eprep along with the 4
math sat exams do you think I can bring the math to 670?
Thanks, Kylie
February 13th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Hey Karl,
I’m a sophomore in high school and I took the PSAT in October with no tutoring. I also didn’t try. I made a 160 (49CR, 57M, 54W). I took the January 22nd SAT and got my score, I actually tried on that one and made (550CR, 630M, 450W). I am really sure that I didn’t see some of the writing questions on the test as I was thinking there were too few writing questions and I usually make around 640 on writing practice sections. So adjusted, my sophomore score should be about an 1800. I take all advanced/AP classes at schoo.My question is: How much does the average SAT score increase from sophomore to junior year, and what kind of change should I expect?
February 14th, 2011 at 8:28 am
John,
If you study diligently over the next year, and do some specific SAT prep, you can expect CR about 620, M about 710, and W about 710. Again, I am assuming that you study diligently in school and do some specific SAT preparation.
Good luck.
February 14th, 2011 at 6:52 pm
Hi, I am about to take the SAT and I was wondering what scores i should aim for for the Math and REading sections? And what can I do to prepare myself? I heard that the test really challenges your vocabulary, so are there any tips for preparing for that also? Thank You!
February 19th, 2011 at 8:06 am
Jordan,
Don’t aim for specific scores, just try your best. The best way to prepare is to complete practice sections under timed conditions and review the questions you skipped or answered incorrectly.
Vocabulary building is best done incrementally over time. In other words, work to memorize words about 15 minutes every day.
Good luck.
February 19th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
I’m a 7th grader and I got a 1260 on the SAT’s
with a 9 on the essay… Is this good???
February 19th, 2011 at 4:22 pm
Hi Hanna,
Your score is terrific for a 7th grader. Keep up the good work.
If you continue to work diligently in school, I am sure you will wind up in the highest percentiles when you are ready to apply for college.
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:49 pm
hi, my son is in 7th grade right now, he got 430 in Critical Reading, 560 in Math, 420 in Writing, 44 in multiple choice and 6 in essay. how can he improve his scores and do we add all the figures or only CR, m and w scores.
Thanks
February 22nd, 2011 at 10:51 pm
sorry i forgot to ask that from out of what he got 44 in multiple choice, i did not understand.
February 23rd, 2011 at 10:55 am
my daughter is a 7th grader and got a 1260 on SAT and a 10 on the Essay is this good? does this mean possible scholorship with she graduates highschool!
February 26th, 2011 at 8:07 am
Ars,
Your son’s composite score is the sum of M, CR, and W (i.e., 560 + 430 + 420 = 1410). Terrific for a 7th grader, by the way. At this point, the best way for your son to improve his scores is simply to complete his school work diligently and do as much outside reading a possible.
You must be very proud of him. (The 44 is out of 49.)
February 26th, 2011 at 8:51 am
Angie,
Your daughter’s SAT score is terrific. Assuming that her grades are good, she is certainly on track for a merit-based college scholarship. You must be very proud.
February 26th, 2011 at 11:47 am
Kylie,
Emory is a very selective school. I think you are going to need to get your math score into the 700s. It won’t be easy, but once you do it, you will be happy you did.
I suggest you consider an ePrep course. At a minimum, please take advantage of ePrep’s free trial.
If your application makes it clear that you intend to major in something like English, colleges will certainly focus on your CR and Writing SAT scores. That being said, your grades and teacher recommendations will be more important.
Good luck.
February 28th, 2011 at 3:52 pm
Hello:
My 7th grader just completed the S.A.T. with Duke T.I.P.S. program.
I was surprised to find her combined score was 1360. She recieved a 6 in the essay, she did report she ran out of time to finish. In Florida they take the FCAT and she always recieves the highest scorecieves the highest score 5. Also, in earlier years at her private School they tested SAT’s every year from K-5th and she always scored in the 98-99% range. Her current public school has her in 9th grade Honors Algebra and all advanced courses. She has her heart set on Harvard. I’m unsure how to tell her this news as she had hoped to score far higher?
February 28th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
I’m a 7th grader and I got a 6 on my essay a 500 on critical reading a 460 on math a 470 on writing and a 50 on multiple
Choice. Is that good??
February 28th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Hey! I am currently a straight A seventh grader who just took the SATs. I would like to go to Harvard Medical School when I grow up, and I was thinking if my SAT scores were good enough for my age:
Critical Reading:410
Math:440
Writing:400
Multiple choice:39
Essay:7
Thanks and please anwser me as soon as possibe!
March 1st, 2011 at 8:12 am
Afaf09,
Your scores are terrific for a 7th grader. To stay on track to achieve your goal of Harvard Medical School, please make sure you continue to work diligently in school. You should also do as much reading outside of school as possible. While math and science skills are obviously important for someone studying medicine, having strong reading skills and a large and varied working vocabulary is critical as well. Keep up the good work!
March 1st, 2011 at 8:16 am
Victoria,
Your scores are very good. Keep working diligently in school and you will stay on track for a very high junior-year SAT score. Good luck!
March 1st, 2011 at 8:21 am
Elysa,
Nothing your daughter does in 7th grade will get her into Harvard, and nothing she does, or doesn’t do, in 7th grade will keep her out of Harvard. I couple of years ago, I interviewed Seamus Malin, a former admission officer at Harvard. He told me that Harvard discounts freshman year grades, understanding that freshman year is a big adjustment for many students.
Please tell your daughter that she is perfect and on-track to achieve her goals. Good luck.
March 2nd, 2011 at 4:18 pm
Karl,
I just received my ACT scores from Feb.
Comp 30.25
Reading 36
English 32
Math 27
Science 26
Writing 30 Essay 9
My SAT score is
Verbal 700
Math 600
Writing 720
Essay 11
V+M+W 2020
V+M 1300
What scores do you think I should use?
As I have stated in my 2 previous post, I plan to major in
History/English
I have been using EPREP for both SAT and ACT
My weakness is very clear in both exams- Algebra
I plan to prep more in math using eprep
Thanks, Kylie
March 3rd, 2011 at 11:46 pm
I’m a junior and I took a mock SAT to get a feel for the real test before I take it.
I got an overall score of 1490. I know this is about average.
I got 470 on my math.
590 on my reading.
430 on my writing and a 6 on my essay.
What do you think?
March 4th, 2011 at 8:08 am
Kylie,
While both sets of scores are awesome, I think you should send your ACT scores to colleges that accept either.
I am glad to hear that you have not given up on math. If you continue to practice, I am sure you can make significant improvements in both SAT and ACT math.
Good luck. Please keep me posted.
March 4th, 2011 at 8:11 am
Belle,
I actually really like the distribution of your scores. With a little practice, you should be able to get your CR score into the 600. Math and Writing may take a bit more work, but those sections lend themselves to quick score increases. All you have to do is practice, practice, practice. You may want to consider an ePrep course. We have a lot of success stories and students find it easy to learn from videos.
Good luck.
March 19th, 2011 at 10:12 pm
im not sure how I did and i was wondering if you can tell me what kind of universities i should sign up for I got the scores I can show my scores too 490 on CR and 360 on M and 400 on W can ou please help me out. oh and a 7 on the essay
March 20th, 2011 at 12:49 pm
Oscar,
You should definitely be looking at community colleges in your area. Most community colleges offer a great education at a reasonable price. If you find that you are doing very well at a community college, you always have the option of transferring to a more selective four-year college.
Good luck.
March 31st, 2011 at 7:05 pm
Hey Karl,
I was just wondering if my SAT scores are good enough to get me
into any of these schools and if not
what schools you may suggest.
Christopher Newport University
East Carolina University
James Madison University
Scores
CR 520
M 500
W 480
total 1500
essay – 8
April 1st, 2011 at 5:35 pm
John,
Assuming you are a solid B student, your profile match that of many students at all three of the schools you listed. That being said, you probably have your best chance at East Carolina University.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
April 2nd, 2011 at 11:44 am
I got an 11 on the essay for my first SAT as a junior, but I’m shooting for a perfect score the second time through. (To be honest, my conclusion paragraph was only two sentences, so my timing needs to be worked on a bit more.)
Overall, I think my first time through went fairly well (1920 total).
610 Reading
660 Math (though I know I made some really stupid errors in this section…)
650 Writing
Any chance if they super score I can get above that 2000 mark?
April 2nd, 2011 at 2:28 pm
Ryan,
You can definitely break the 2000 mark. The essay is not the issue, however. I don’t mean to be so blunt, but forget the essay and practice the multiple choice sections. You should be able to make the quickest improvements in Math and Writing. (Improving CR typically takes a bit longer.)
I hope this helps. Good luck.
April 17th, 2011 at 9:47 pm
hey
10 essay
800 math
700 reading
680 writing
aiming for caltch
freshman
is this good?
April 18th, 2011 at 6:57 am
Guy,
Caltech is very competitive. With some work, you should be able to get your Writing score well into the 700s. Having an 800 and two in the 700s will give you a better shot.
Good luck.
May 1st, 2011 at 7:38 pm
Hi Karl,
To update you on my scores, I just got the April ACT scores
back. I increased my composite from 30 to 31
English 33 (was 32)
Reading 34 (was 36 – harsh curve -1 was 34)
Math 29 (was 28)
Science 29 (was 27)
Writing did not get essay back yet
Composite 31
My best SAT was Verbal 700/Math600/Writing 720 Essay 11
M+V 1300 M+V+W 2020
I think my ACT score is the only score I should send in,do
you agree?
Also, should I take the ACT again in June? Is there much
difference from a 31 to 32 (I think a 32 is the best I could do)
I am looking at majoring in History/English.
I am considering ED at Wake Forrest or ED at Johns Hopkins.
Have a 3.8 GPA will have 6 AP’s and rest honors.
Lots of leadership – Vice President of class of 650 for 4 years,
probably President of NHS.
Thanks for your opinion.
Kylie
May 3rd, 2011 at 7:10 am
Hi Kylie,
Nice job on the ACT. At this point, I don’t think you should bother taking the ACT again. A 32 is not much different than a 31. In other words, your ACT score is good enough for both WF and Hopkins.
WF and Hopkins are both great schools. I think you will have a great college experience at either institution. Good luck deciding where to apply ED.
May 28th, 2011 at 9:58 am
I am a junior in high school with a gpa of 3.75 I just got my sat scores I received:
reading: 510
math:420
writing:430
Multiple choice: 41
Essay: 8
I feel like a failure and I am also scared to tell my mother because she had high hopes for me to do really well on the test. I did improve from my psat score of 129. I know my scores are not enough to get me into the colleges I want to get into. I am going to take the Act in June to see if I will score much better on that test than the sat. I am so scared because I am never good at taking standardized tests. I would receive an A in the class; but on my school standardized test for the course I would get a score that is passing but is not a good score to have. Only on some occasion I would receive the score I am meant to have with my grade in the class. I don’t know what to do everyone expects me to do really well on my sats and get into Harvard which now that I see my score I am sure I will never get into the college or any of the colleges that I want to go to. I also feel bad about sending my scores to 4 of my college choices which are: University of Christopher Newport, Elon University, Boston University, and University of South Carolina. The only reason I sent the scores is because my mother would not have been able to afford to send those scores to my colleges so I had to take advantage of the free waiver for the scores to be sent. Please help me! Do I have a chance to improve my score?
May 28th, 2011 at 11:43 am
Alexis,
I am sure your mother loves you and is proud of you, regardless of your most recent SAT scores. Virtually all colleges superscore, so don’t panic. Just stay positive and keep practicing.
Are you a resident of South Carolina? If so, your resident status will certainly help with in-state schools. You can be a huge success in life without going to Harvard, by the way. I didn’t go to Harvard and I am doing okay!
Please continue to study diligently in school. Also, try to do a lot of outside reading and vocabulary building this summer. It will pay off in the fall. Trust me.
Please send me an update when you get a chance.
May 31st, 2011 at 9:23 pm
Hey!
I scored a 7/12 on my essay, 680 on reading, 490 on math (yeah horrible right?), 580 on writing and a total of 1750. What do you guys think?
June 1st, 2011 at 9:25 am
Jim Jam,
The good news is that your highest score is in CR, the most difficult score to increase. There is no reason you can’t, with some effort, increase your Math and Writing scores significantly in a short period of time.
You should seriously consider enrolling in a ePrep study program this summer.
Good luck.
June 16th, 2011 at 7:39 am
Hi, I’m going to be a senior in August
and last year (beggining of Jr. year)when I took the SAT
I got a total score of about 1760…. is that bad?
What’s the score needed to go to an Ivy League school?
When should I take it again
and how many times should I take it?
June 20th, 2011 at 9:45 am
Wowwoww,
1760 is not bad, but you will definitely need to get in the 2100 range to be considered at an Ivy League school. You should take the SAT again in October. If you don’t acheive your maximum potential in October, there is nothing wrong with taking it again in November, December, or January.
Good luck.
June 20th, 2011 at 4:39 pm
I’m a 6th grader, got a total 1430:
Writing: 440
Reading: 480
Math: 510
Essay: 6
What do you think about the scores? How should I improve my writing and reading?
June 21st, 2011 at 7:15 am
Raymond,
Your scores are amazing for a sixth grader. Your writing and reading scores will increase, if you continue to work diligently in school. In other words, you’ll have a very high SAT score come junior year, if you pay attention in class, complete assignments thoughfully, and study appropriately for tests and quizzes.
Good luck!
June 21st, 2011 at 9:09 pm
Thanks, Karl. All your answers (to me and to others) are cool.
I got A’s in all talented classes (math, language art, science and social studies) and all other classes, and I like my school and friends here; but adults talked about the school district (I’m in a “no-rank” district) and moving to a better school district area. If I want to go to a very good university in the future, can you tell me the advantages/disadvantages to stay in my current school/district?
June 23rd, 2011 at 5:36 am
I got a decent overall score on the SAT, but the essay was a 6, which is kind of horrifying. I had felt fairly confident that I could’ve gotten at least an 8, but clearly I’m thinking in different ways than the readers are. What do they base the essay score on? Also, how much would a higher essay improve the writing score? I have a 700 as it is, but my math score isn’t very good and while I am studying up on math, it’s really not a strong area for me. I’d like something to make up for it a bit.
June 23rd, 2011 at 7:53 am
Raymond,
Sometimes it’s better to be a big fish in a small pond, than an average sized fish in a big pond. In other words, being a shining star in a no-rank district may help you stand out and be noticed by colleges.
On the other hand, being in an environment where everyone is talented and motivated may inspire you to push yourself in ways that you wouldn’t at the no-rank district.
Regardless of where you wind up, please remember that your rewards will be directly proportional to the time, effort, and enthusiasm that you invest in your middle school and high school education.
Good luck!
June 23rd, 2011 at 7:56 am
Rose,
The essay is worth 30% of your final Writing score.
If you select “Essay” from the “Categories” list on this web page, you will be directed to a few video and written blogs that are intended to help you write a high-scoring essay.
Good luck.
June 23rd, 2011 at 12:09 pm
I got my SAT results back today. I just finished my junior year and plan on taking the test at least once more. This was the first time I’ve taken it and I didn’t study at all. My overall score was 1760. I got 620 in Math and 570 in both Critical Reading and Writing. My essay score was a 7. Is that an okay score for my first time? What can I do to raise it up a little?
June 23rd, 2011 at 12:31 pm
I am a Junior with these scores about how much do i have to improve for me to get into a good 4year university.I didn’t study because that was my first time taking it but im worried that im not going to do so well the next time. please help
CR 330
Math 330
Writing 410
Multiple Choice 38
Essay 8
June 24th, 2011 at 11:04 pm
Hey Im a Junior with learning disabilities and not that grate in writing but I got an 8 out of 12 on my essay is that good or not?
Writing:410
Reading:360
Math:390
Total:1160
thats the first time I took it
June 26th, 2011 at 11:32 pm
Karl,
Is the ACT and easier test than the SAT for students that have trouble finishing sections in time?
June 27th, 2011 at 1:48 am
Hi I’m a Junior, gonna be Senior in the fall. I made a 9 on my essay and a 1730 on the reading, math and critical thinking sections. Is this good enough to get me into a good 4-year university?
June 27th, 2011 at 2:08 am
Hi Karl,
I am so excited! I decided to take the ACT again after prepping
hard with your site and old test – especially math and science.
To update you on my scores, I just got the June ACT scores
back.
Composite 33 (so happy!!) was 28 the first time I took it
in September
English 34
Reading 35
Math 29
Science 32 (was 23 the first time – really practiced with my
speed!!)
Writing 34
Essay 11 (YES)
My best SAT was Verbal 700/Math600/Writing 720 Essay 11
M+V 1300 M+V+W 2020
I will only send my ACT – you agree?
I am looking at majoring in History/English.
I am considering ED at Wake Forrest or ED at Johns Hopkins.
Have a 3.8 GPA will have 6 AP’s and rest honors.
Lots of leadership – Vice President of class of 650 for 4 years,
Secretary of NHS.
My dream school is Duke – do you think I have a chance ED?
Thanks for your opinion.
Kylie
June 27th, 2011 at 6:55 pm
what is the average score for the essay
June 27th, 2011 at 6:56 pm
if i got a 1470 on my first SAT ever is that good?
June 29th, 2011 at 10:51 pm
Hi, I took the SAT test, and I am an exchange student from
South Korea, and I am about to go to 11th grade. It was my
first time taking it.
CR-410
Math-630
Writing-510
Essay-6
And the total score is 1550.
Is this a good enough score to go to a college?
How do I improve my CR and Writing scores?
And is there any advantage of being an exchange student(inter
national student) when the people look at my scores and application?
Or does it not matter?
Could you please reply to my email as well?
Thanks so much for your time.
June 30th, 2011 at 8:15 pm
I got a
cr 410
math 390
writing 370
multiple choice 34
essay 08
Is this good on my first try on the S.A.T
July 3rd, 2011 at 12:06 am
I received:
330 Reading
450 Math
410 Writing
total of 1190
and a 7 on the essay. How did i do?
July 12th, 2011 at 11:21 am
I graduated high school in 2007 right after I turned 16 but never took the SATs. I plan on going back to school next year so I am set up to take the SATs in just a couple months.
On my practice exam I scored the following:
800 – Reading
790 – Math
750 – Writing
With an 11 on the essay. I ordered the essay prep book in hopes to improve my writing. I am hoping to go to med school later on. Do you have any advice on how to uphold these scores on the real exam? (Everyone has told me the real SATs are much more difficult than any prep test).
July 14th, 2011 at 7:39 am
Hailey,
The Math and Writing scores are relatively easy to increase in the short term. Simply take a bunch of practice tests and you should be fine in M and W. Increasing your CR score will take a combination of vocabulary building and reading. You should make an effort to read a lot and build your vocabulary over the summer.
For M and W especially, you should consider an ePrep course. I think you’ll find ePrep’s answer explanation videos easy to understand.
Good luck!
July 14th, 2011 at 7:46 am
Jonathan,
You will need to get your scores up into the 500s. For M and W, simply take a bunch of practice tests over the summer. Those scores will increase relatively quickly. For CR, read as much as you can this summer and build your vocabulary. Although the CR score is somewhat difficult to increase, it can be done over the summer with some effort.
For M and W especially, you should consider an ePrep course. I think you’ll find ePrep’s answer explanation videos easy to understand.
Good luck!
July 14th, 2011 at 8:06 am
Jenna,
An 8 on the essay is solid, and 1460 on the first try shows that you have a lot of potential. Congratulations.
To increase your M and W scores, take as many practice tests as you can over the summer. You may want to consider an ePrep course. Most students find the videos easy to follow.
To increase your CR score, simply read as much as you can over the summer and build your vocabulary.
I hope this helps. Good luck!
July 14th, 2011 at 2:31 pm
Karl, can you answer my blog from June 27 when you get a chance
Kylie
July 15th, 2011 at 10:29 am
Kevin,
I do not think the ACT is better for students with timing issues. In fact, most students I meet find the ACT Reading and Science tests the most difficult to finish within the allotted time.
That being said, I suggest you experiment with an ACT test to see for yourself.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
July 15th, 2011 at 10:36 am
Nathan,
A 9 on the essay is very solid and a combined 1730 is pretty decent. Assuming that your grades are good and that you get strong teacher recommendations, you shouldn’t have much trouble getting into a good four-year college.
If you are at all concerned, I suggest you work on math and writing (multiple-choice) over the summer. Most students I meet have a relatively easy time increasing in these two subjects.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
July 15th, 2011 at 10:45 am
Kylie,
Congratulations! I am very happy for you.
I agree that you should submit your ACT scores only.
While Duke, Wake Forrest, and Johns Hopkins are all very tough to get into, I think you have given yourself a good chance. When I applied to college years ago, I got into Princeton, but not Columbia. Go figure.
I mention my experience because I want you to understand that not every admission decision will make sense to you. Some decisions will seem random at best. The bottom line is that you are clearly smart and talented enough to do the work at any selective university. Good job.
Please let me know what happens next fall. Good luck.
July 17th, 2011 at 8:13 am
Bin,
In order to increase your CR score, you will need to read a lot and work on your English vocabulary. In order to increase your W score, you should take as many multiple-choice writing practice tests as possible over the summer. You should consider an ePrep course.
As an international student, you will be expected to have a very high math score. You should practice SAT math and attempt to get that score into the 700s.
If your CR and W scores do not improve dramatically, don’t worry. Colleges will discount them, if you have a high math score and a solid TOEFL score.
Your time as an exchange student is a big plus. Colleges will know that you understand and can thrive in the American culture.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
July 17th, 2011 at 8:19 am
Udionus,
You did a decent job on your first try. Your scores tell me that you have a good academic base. To increase your scores, you will need to do three things:
1. Read a lot over the summer and build your vocabulary.
2. Take as many math and writing (multiple-choice) practice tests as possible.
3. Continue to pay attention and work diligently in school.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
July 17th, 2011 at 10:30 am
I am a rising 8th grader and was wondering if my scores were good for my age and how i can improve them.
Critical Reading:340
Math:430
Writing:360
Mulitple Choice:35
Essay:07
Thanks for the advice in advance!
July 17th, 2011 at 10:48 am
By the way I took the SAT while I was in 7th grade last December
What is a good score to get into Duke or Stanford?
Thanks!
July 18th, 2011 at 7:31 am
Deanna,
Your combined 1190 is a good start. To increase your CR score, you should read a lot over the summer and work on your vocabulary. To increase your M and W scores, you should take as many math and writing (multiple-choice) practice tests as possible.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
July 18th, 2011 at 8:37 am
Elisheva,
Your practice scores are awesome. Because you are a little older than the typical high school senior, you are likely a bit more mature. Your maturity will allow you to perform well on test day. In other words, I think your age and maturity will allow you to handle test-day pressure better than any high school junior or senior.
If you continue to practice for the next couple of months, you will be fine in October.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
July 18th, 2011 at 10:15 am
M,
Your scores are good for your age. Congratulations.
To improve your scores over time, you will need to:
1. Study diligently in school.
2. Build your vocabulary.
3. Read widely outside of school.
4. Take practice tests when you reach sophomore or junior year.
You will likely need each of your scores to be in the 700s in order to have a realistic shot at Duke or Stanford when you finish high school.
Keep up the good work!
July 19th, 2011 at 10:38 am
Hey Karl, I had printed out all of the question papers for the old free trial and answered them, but it seems that the old free trial is gone. Is there any way for me to enter those answers?
July 19th, 2011 at 5:22 pm
I also need some advice, I’ve had some summer reading bSAT ooks for
English III AP. And I’ll be a junior next year.
I have finished 2 out of the 3 books. I had AP Bio last year
and made a 5 on the exam. I have a feeling that the ACT would be
better for me than the SAT, but I’m really not sure. I have never
taken the ACT. I made a 1730 last time I took the (Math+CR).
Should I just sign up for the Standard SAT eprep course since I
am more familiar with the SAT? because I don’t want to waste the
remainder of the summer
July 19th, 2011 at 5:23 pm
*Summer reading books
July 19th, 2011 at 6:01 pm
Josh,
Unfortunately, you are out of luck regarding the old free trial. It has been banished to cyberspace. Please try ePrep’s new online diagnostic. Like the old trial, it’s FREE.
Stick with the SAT. Don’t waste your time with the ACT. If you put a little more effort into SAT prep, your scores will be truly amazing.
Good luck!
July 19th, 2011 at 7:46 pm
Thanks, Karl, I am going to register for the Standard ePrep course tonight or tomorrow.
July 19th, 2011 at 7:50 pm
I have one more question as well, I heard that Texas has some law about top 10% automatic admissions to Texas public universities, but I’m not sure. I’m in the top ~5% of my class. So does that mean I can go to UT Austin without applying?
October 20th, 2011 at 7:33 pm
i got 590 on verbal math, 390 on critical reading, is that ok ?
October 21st, 2011 at 6:45 pm
I’d ;ike to know how goood are my grades if I’ve got
530 on critical reading, 490 on math and 490 on writting my essays score was a 7
October 22nd, 2011 at 2:16 pm
I got a 9/12 on the Essay, 760 on Reading, 680 on Writing, and 670 on Math. I am a Senior. Is it a satisfactory grade?
October 22nd, 2011 at 2:18 pm
Milton You,
Your scores are terrific. Congratulations!
October 22nd, 2011 at 2:20 pm
Minh,
While your math score is solid, your CR score is relatively low. In order to increase your CR score, you should continue to work diligently in school. You should also consider some focused vocabulary building. I hope this helps. Good luck.
October 22nd, 2011 at 2:22 pm
AndreaH,
Your score are good, but not great. With some focused practice, however, I’m sure you can improve in all three subject areas. Good luck.
November 4th, 2011 at 9:26 am
I took the official practice test as a no-prep dry run to gauge
my readiness for the real thing.
Writing – 800
Reading – 800
Math – 640
Essay – 12
What would you consider the best way to improve my mathematics?
November 4th, 2011 at 9:55 pm
I am currently in my junior year at a well respected high school in Ohio and I scored a 1820. Is this good enough to get me into IU’s marketing/buisiness program?
November 16th, 2011 at 7:28 pm
hey i just got my scores back from the mock SAT.
reading 600
math 620
writing 660
grammar 71
essay 7
i just took the psat not too long ago and i think that one went a lot better than this one did, although i haven’t received my scores yet. This was also my first time taking a standardized test like this. my GPA is a 3.87, i’ve taken several APs as well as 4 years of chinese, and i’m a talented rower, having been to the USrowing national championship several times as well. How am i doing for schools such as UNC chapel hill, georgetown, bowdoin, and university of washington?
November 22nd, 2011 at 5:46 pm
Hey, I just got my results from the SAT.
I got a 11 on the essay for a 700 on the writing, 690 on the CR,
and a 760 on math. I don’t know if this is good enough for ivy
league schools, or schools like UCLA, UC berkeley, or caltech.
Any suggestions? I have taken 13 AP classes after Junior year
(got 5′s on all but 2, so I’m a nat’l AP scholar)
and got a 34 on the ACT, and am my
school’s valedictorian (though it’s a relatively small school).
I have gotten a leadership award, and for EC’s, I do figure
skating as a sport.
I have great SAT 2 scores (800 on math 2 and chemistry)too.
Do you think I can get into the schools like Berkeley and Dartmouth?
Thanks
November 23rd, 2011 at 4:20 pm
I have mostly A’s and a couple of B’s and I go to a very competitive and rigorous
independent school . I’ve taken many rigorous courses (I’ve doubled in science and I’m doubling in math now). My school has no official APs (but most of our courses are honors
or AP level courses; we used to have AP courses but long story
short, those were taken away) but I have taken the AP Language and Composition and the AP Spanish
Tests, and I got a five on both.I do several extracurricular
activities (I’ve done most of them for 3+ years)and I’m first
generation (I don’t know if that matters to colleges, but I believe that this has made me work harder because I’ve had little guidance academically-wise from
my parents).I’m a National Hispanic Recognition Scholar and I recently got an award from the Hispanic Heritage Fund. My SAT I score is a 2200 (CR 680, Math 730, Writing 790).
I just received my subject scores and I got a 760 on the
Literature subject but a 660 on the Chemistry subject test. Will
that 660 ruin my cahnces of getting into selective schools (I’m
applying to Pitzer, Barnard, Brown, Northwestern, Oberlin, Tufts,
Haverford, and Emory)?
Thank you!
December 5th, 2011 at 8:40 am
Denise,
Your status as Hispanic, a girl, and a first-generation
American will definitely increase your chances at the colleges
you listed. Your standardized test scores are very impressive.
Don’t worry about the Chemistry score.
While there are some very selective schools on your list, I
think you will be fine. There is also a pretty good chance
that you will win some merit-based scholarships from the schools
to which you ultimately apply.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
December 5th, 2011 at 8:49 am
Tommy,
While there are certainly no guarantees, you are definitely
in the running at the schools you listed. Keep in mind that
you are considering some of the most selective schools in the
country. In fact, each of the schools on your list rejects
literally hundreds of high school valedictorians every year.
Believe it or not, the thing that may set you apart, and get you
in, is the figure skating. I can’t imagine there are too many
other applicants with your solid academic background that also
participate in figure skating. You should highlight this
activity on your applications.
I hope this helps. Good luck.
December 6th, 2011 at 3:00 pm
i have got 390 in reading,450 in mats and 410 in writinfg and i got 10 in essay what are my chances to get a reputable institute
December 13th, 2011 at 9:10 am
Usman,
Your SAT scores are on the low side. But if you have a high GPA,
solid teacher recommendations, and impressive extracurricular
activities/achievement, you should be fine.
If you think you can increase your SAT scores, you should definitely
do so. Good luck.
December 24th, 2011 at 2:07 pm
I am an international student, i am studing english at a local college and i took the sat for the first time. These are my scores:
Critical Reading – 460
Math – 420
Writing – 420
Essay – 6
What should i do? take it again:(?
December 25th, 2011 at 3:20 am
Daniela, I believe probably should, but obviously your Critical Reading score was great.
My scores were:
350 on the Critical Reading
470 on the Mathematics
400 on the Writing
Although your CR score was highest, it’s possible you will be able to do much better on the other areas, including your say. Which I also got a 6 on. I’m planning on taking it again, after being disappointed on my first time. I say goodluck and do your best.
January 18th, 2012 at 7:10 pm
I got a 1670, and i’m in 7th grade. that’s rea;;y bad, isn’t it?
January 21st, 2012 at 6:27 pm
I am a junior in high school. I got an 1880 Reading (630) Math (640) Writing (610) Multiple Choice (62) and Essay (8). I guess the scores aren’t terrible but I was a little upset because I got a 190 on my psat. Which section should I study for to make the biggest improvement on my scores?
January 27th, 2012 at 8:16 pm
I got a 2230 in my SAT (
). Would It Be Enough To Get A Merit-Based Scholarship At Harvard University.
January 27th, 2012 at 8:19 pm
800 – Math
730 – CR
700 – Writing
January 29th, 2012 at 1:38 am
I got an overall score of 1290 and a 6 on my essay. This was just the practice SAT, but I will be taking the actual SAT in about a month. Is this an okay score? Will I get into a good college? :/
February 14th, 2012 at 10:08 pm
I’m a high school junior and curious about how PSAT scores correlate with actual SATscores.
PSAT Breakdown
Math – 800
Reading – 600
Writing – 640
Total – 2040
My goal for the SAT is 2200+. Is MIT a realistic college goal?
February 16th, 2012 at 8:54 am
I’m in the 11th grade, and I just took the SAT for the first time.
I got CR 640, M 590, and Writing 620. I got an 8 on the essay.
Where should I focus my attention on improving? On the math? Do colleges look
at the composite score (1850), or will they be accepting that I’m absolute
rubbish at math? Should I start studying now if I’m going to take teh SAT again in June?
February 16th, 2012 at 10:51 am
Karl,
Please do help me on this one. My son just got his SAT back
today(took on 1/28/2012). His score is quite low considering his
dream schools are Washington U, U of Penn..
CR:690, Math:800,Writing :750(essay 9). If he takes next test
in October,will it be too late for early action application?
Also, he has very solid GPA(3.87) so far and is first time taking 5 AP
exams in May(phys B,chem, US History, English and Calc AB).
What a good SAT score should he get to have a better
chance and what should he focus? AP or SAT
if he plans to take SAT in May
rather in October?
Thanks
February 26th, 2012 at 11:03 pm
I’m a junior and just took the SAT for the first time. I got a 10 on my essay, 700 overall for writing, 800 for math, and 640 for critical reading. This gave me an overall of a 2140. Should I retake it to try to improve it or will those scores be enough? My prospect schools are Alabama, Duke, UNC, Stanford, TCU, and Texas.
Thanks
March 18th, 2012 at 10:54 pm
I got a 10 on my essay on a practice test. What grade would I need on the other sections of the test if I want to get into UCLA or Columbia?
April 2nd, 2012 at 6:58 am
i scored a 9/10 on my essay but my break downs are math: 550 reading: 490 and wirting:590
but i want to do better to aleast go to college and get a good score..my parents say i cannot get
into college and the sat has been ruining my social life any tips to get 1900 or above?
April 24th, 2012 at 6:46 pm
I got a 9 on my essay and English is my second lenguage. overall i have a 1230 and im taking an SAT class but math is not a thing im iimproving on and its killing me! any tips?