Is it possible to increase SAT scores by 400 points in 4 months?

Question

Is it possible to increase SAT scores by 400 points in 4 months?

Answer 1

It depends. Did you study to get your 1500? Did you blow it off? If you genuinely put a lot of effort into earning that 1500, it's going to be tough to raise your score 400 points... but if you took the test cold (no prep), 400 points should be manageable. Take a LOT of practice tests. You will also, (whether you believe it or not) mature a TON in the next 4 months. Assuming you are a junior, you will also mature a lot over the next year and if you retake your senior year, I bet your scores will improve. If it makes you feel any better, I took the PSAT as a sophomore, and received the equivalent of just over an 1800. When I took the PSAT as a junior with no prep, my score rose to the equivalent of close to a 2100... with a little prep (a couple months of practice tests), I ended up with a 2260 on the actual SAT. So yeah, practice, practice, practice and your score should rise significantly. Make sure after each practice test you thoroughly review ALL of the questions, (the ones your got wrong AND the ones you got right.... and read the explanations of the correct answers so you know why). I also recommend that you give the ACT a go. A lot of people do better on one test than the other. You might be an ACT person. GOOD LUCK! :)

Answer 2

Well, being a 4.0 student doesn't necessarily mean that you score a 2000. Some people are good test takers and some people are not. Try not to compare yourself to others too much when it comes to testing because it's important that you set a reasonable goal. I took a SAT prep course over the summer and I managed to increase my score by 120 points. It will be hard to manage your IB course work and study for the SAT during the school year, but if you come up with a efficient schedule, you should be able to fit in 1 section a day while still being able to finish your schoolwork. It's common to take it in the spring of your junior year and the fall of your senior year. Most students increase their score the 2nd time anyway. You may have heard about all those test taking strategies, which are helpful, but make sure you actually familiarize yourself with the material as well. Find out what your weaknesses are and aim for 1 section a day and you should be on your way. Good Luck

Answer 3

Its possible for you to increase your SAT score more than 400 points in 4 months if you really work hard and dedicate your time. Don't worry about the PSAT score, sometimes PSAT's are harder than the SAT's. A studying plan that is good to follow is to do reading one week, math another week, and writing lastly and then take a practice test at the end and continue to do that. It will be boring, but its worth dedicating your time now for it rather than later. It will be a struggle for you to get into the college that you want to. So it's either 4 months of hardcore SAT studying or either years in college that you did not plan on going too. Trust me it's worth it. Also time yourself, that's key.

Answer 4

The PSAT isn't always a good predictor for the SAT. I know I got a higher score on my first SAT compared to the PSAT -- about 100 pts more. However, an increase in 400 points is a huge difference, and it'll take a lot of work. I think if you work for about 30 mins each day on problems from review books, you could manage it :) The math is the easiest to improve on. -- practice makes perfect, and watch out for careless errors. For the reading section, just read more books to improve your vocab and comprehension skills. Good luck!

Answer 5

It's definitely possible, as long as you're dedicated. I would suggest reading to help study for CR and Writing, since as you read more your reading comprehension and speed will improve rapidly. I don't think it's necessarily about studying every day, since I studied every other day or even twice a week. Just try to do at least one practice section of each section every week and I'm sure you'll get there.

Good luck!