SAT Questions

I would like to take SAT prep classes in the summer (I’m currently a sophomore). Which program has the best results? For example: Princeton Review, Kaplan, Sylvan, a private tutoring place, etc?

I took my SAT’s for the first time as a sophomore this december. My results were as follows; 570-Reading, 590-Math, 510-Writing 8-essay. My goal score is a 2100 for my last time. For this test I didn’t prepare at all so that I would have a baseline. Will a private tutor help me to rise my score? When should I get it in the middle of my junior year or this year? Are the tutors as helpful as everyone says as well?

I’m buying a computer as a sophomore in high school. If I buy a laptop now, I’ll be using it as a desktop for the next 2 years but I’ll be able to take it with me to college. Couldn’t I take a desktop or would I need something portable to take into my classes or would I be getting a newer one by then?

Right now we have a Dell PC. And all the pictures I have on it are making it run slower etc. I will transfer all my files over. I am going to buy a Laptop so I don’t have to use my mom’s computer anymore.She doesn’t really know about computers so that’s why im asking.

I will be using the computer mostly for writing, and drawing. I have a draw tablet and I use photoshop alot.

1.What is the best brand of Laptop? [quality, etc.]
2.I will probably be getting this for Christmas so i have to save up. I don’t want to buy something cheap over quality but I don’t think we can afford spend over 00.
3.I will be using this laptop throughout high school and maybe into collage. Im a sophomore.

So putting all those things together, what would be the best laptop for me?

ps:I dont mind using a apple or mac but I have been told it is hard to transfer from a pc to the other. Im sure i will learn though. And will my files be able to transfer from pc to mac?

Here’s the problem: I am a junior this year and my sophomore PSAT scores were about 177 or equivalent to a 1770 on the SAT. I’ve never taken an actual SAT test. However, my dad wants me to take an SAT prep class from the Princeton Review and it costs 9 and requires Sat/Sun time (4 hours for each class!).

Is this worth it for me to spend this much money and this much time on this type of class?
Would it be more effective if I took the SAT class first or should I take it after I try the SAT?

And no, I’m more worried about the four hour time than the money.

After finding out how Holy Cross doesn’t require any standardized tests, I am ecstatic, especially the fact that it doesn’t put me at a disadvantage.

My SAT scores are as follows:
SAT Reasoning Test
1250/1920

SAT IIs:
Chemistry: 720
US History: 750
Math Level 1: 700
Math Level 2: 580, 620, 670

ACT: 30

I took the SAT once without preparation to see if it’s the test for me. Apparently, by my scores, it is not, therefore I opted for the ACT, which is a decent score. However, I’m really persistent on showing Holy Cross my SAT II scores. But I would have to send the SAT scores all at once, meaning they see my crappy reasoning test. So then I would have to submit my decent ACT score.

All in all, would this hurt me? I feel these standardized tests do not put me in a good light, because my school load and corresponding grades are much more impressive, considering how I always took honors and AP courses, giving me a 96.5 weighted GPA and a 94.2 GPA.

On a side note, should I give only 1 great teacher recommendation, or add another one? One social studies teacher I’ve known for 4 years and had in freshman year and now for AP Euro, wrote me a phenomenal letter. I feel it is sufficient. However, I also have another teacher in mind that I had for 2 years in a row for Honors Chemistry and then for AP Chemistry in my sophomore and junior year. Although I wasn’t the best student in the class, I actively participated, went to extra helps all the time, the teacher loves me, and he pushed me to my limits.
Here’s the thing, I can’t send individual SAT scores. It’s the whole thing, with the good and bad.

Also, I thought that the colleges will disregard the lower scores of my Math Level 2, because I have improved it over time.
I CAN’T SEND MY SAT II SCORES BY THEMSELVES!
The deadline for the interview was December 31st for an on campus one, and December 1st for an off campus alumni one. I didn’t do either….

Am I hurt by that and the fact that I didn’t visit? The interview is highly recommended, but I blew my chances apparently.

However, Holy Cross is sort of my within reach school, not necessarily a safety, but not a total reach.

I am a sophomore in high school and I am taking my very first SATs very soon. After I take them my parents want to me take SAT prep courses. However I am not sure if I should just hire a private tutor. Which method do you think is more effective to help me get a better score the next time I take the SATs?

Hello,

I’m a sophomore in high school and I want some tips and advice

for my preparation for SAT

I’m planning to take it in my senior year, Sept, Oct, Nov.

I took MOCK SAT at the beginning of the year and my score

was: math 700 reading 500 essay-> I didn’t get my result back

and I’m assuming it’s about 500 also.

I’m setting my goal at about 2200(the higher the goal the better)

I need some advice and tips to get there

English is my second language and my vocab’s really weak

How should I study for it? Should I read magazines? or

Should I study one of those "SAT VOCAB" books?

And I also need improvement in my essay

How should I prepare for that??

Also With 1 1/2 years left til I take the SAT do you think I can

get there??

Thanks

P.S. when you guys put tips and stuff, please tell how you studied and your results in SAT and your school GPA.
high school GPA

Well, I am an entering sophomore (high school) for the 09-10 school year. School starts Monday, and I am more prepared than ever. Sophomores generally take the PSAT test, and I was wondering what is it all about? How hard is it (generally speaking)? Should I take a SAT prep course? WHat are some tips on the PSAT/SAT?

Hi, I am a sophomore right now, and I know that this summer is the time I need to focus on SATs the most. I really am having a hard time deciding whether I should go to a highly recommended SAT tutor place, or if I should just study on my own.

I actually want to study on my own, but I really want to do whatever’s just the best. ***Would going to a tutor (it’s a few days weekly) make my scores better rather than studying on my own from the Collegeboard SAT book? What if my score isn’t that good if I study off the book?***

Just in case this helps in answering my question, this semester I got one B and everything else were A’s. Also, I am in Honors classes at my high school and it’s not a high school where it is really easy to get A’s; you need to work for it. I’m not trying to brag, but just providing more info.

Please help! Include your own stories if you want, too. Thank you!

I’m a sophomore in high school who is very determined to do well in the PSAT and the SAT. I just wanted to know the best books/study guides available for the PSAT and SAT preparations. Please tell me which ones are good and whether you were able to get good SAT/PSAT scores with the book.

By the way, it would be appriciated if you are detailed. Thank you.

Does anyone know? I do well in school, but my SAT score is more or less average. I’ll be a sophomore next year, and last time I took it, I got a 1760/2400.

My high school invited me and about 20 other students to retake the PSAT as a junior in hopes of qualifying for the National Merit Scholarship. The school offered counseling and encouragement, but no help with test review.

Which prep course is preferred? Princeton Review or Kaplan or other? Would I benefit from a class review (about 0) or online review or would a good PSAT review book be sufficient? Also, I’ll have the most time to prep during the summer versus early next fall due to heavy AP course load next year, but I wonder if I’ll score higher if I study closer to the time of the exam. Are the classes worth 0?

I’ll also be taking the SAT the same year. Any hints about how best to prepare for both? Thanks.

Sophomore PSAT score 187; class rank top 7% soph year (with AP courses).

I’m a sophomore and I’m planning on taking SAT classes. I don’t know which to choose, Kaplan, Princeton Review or some other prep. I’m planning on starting this Summer. Please tell me which one would be the most effective.

I am in my sophomore (10th grade) year in high school and I think it’s about time I took a SAT Prep class. I am planning on taking my PSAT the end of this year, but maybe I’ll take the PREP class next summer for more time. I live in California btw.

Do you have any recommendations for SAT Prep classes for getting into exceptional universities? I’ve heard of the Princeton Review and Catalyst but I’m not sure which ones are effective. Help please =(

I have a student at the sophomore high school level and college prep choices are looming. There is the PSAT (which I assume is the pre-SAT test). But I don’t understand the difference between the SAT test and the ACT test, and which colleges want which one.