deluuh27

heeeey I've been checking out CC for quite sometime and I decided to make a new account! Soooo hello everyone !

So I took the June 2012 SAT test for the first time with relatively no studying and was highly disappointed because I received a 1670 (M 500 CR 520 W 650 w/ a 61 multiple choice, 10 on the essay). I know that's not so great especially because I'm potentially looking into some top California schools, mostly UCs. Anyways my question is, what are my chances of raising my score to 2000+ for the October SAT if I take prep classes with C2? This is extremely important to me as it is pretty much my last chance because I'm going to be a senior (I regret not taking it earlier :/)

Replies would be greatly appreciated !!

howmanyofme

eh, it's likely. Don't take a prep class though. It's going to be exceptionally hard to raise your scores though, remember that. There's a consensus that the easiest section to improve is Writing, and your Writing section is pretty high. Remember though, anything that can be taught in a prep class can be taught in a household. Don't waste your money, study the blue book and take practice tests (:

deluuh27

Aww man I already signed up! haha yeahh my ap english class really prepared me. but thank you for being realistic, I'll be working my butt of this summer!

deluuh27

Any other opinions?

SkeezeyJ

Prep classes can help you direct your studies on certain aspects of the test. I'd really suggest you be skeptical of all direct approaches or strategies they give you (try them, but monitor carefully how much you improve). Just focus on getting the most out of the class and supplement it with some outside preparation and you should be fine.

deluuh27

Right right, I do plan on making my own outside SAT schedule. Thanks for the advice SkeezeyJ !

jiggoha

Good news is that you didn't study, which means you have a lot of resources and a not-too-shabby base to work with. My advice to anyone and everyone is to do (MANY, MANY) practice tests and to study vocab.

deluuh27

haha you made me a bit more optimistic jiggoha, thank you!!

ejcclc

I've mentioned this on a few other threads. My daughter's score went up 440 points from January (zero prep) to June (fairly worthless PR course and 1 week home study). Someone on another thread mentioned Silverturtle's guide, which she found very helpful. As for other prep, she spent 2-3 hours a day for a week before the exam taking practice tests, both PR and CB. I think she would tell you that that was the most helpful.

deluuh27

Wow that's a huge improvement! Congrats to your daughter and thank you for the insight! Definitely taking that into consideration

deluuh27

BUMP!!!

i need more adviceee

xthrillakillax

My score went from 1960 to 2290 in only 2 months self-studying so it's definitely possible. You have almost double the time I did, not to mention school and sports, which took up a combined 10 hours of my day, 5 days a week. I think a 330 point is very reasonable with the time you have.

deluuh27

impressive thank you!
also, do you or anyone else have tips for self studying and actually getting motivated for it?

billybobzhou

What I did was try to imagine myself 10 or 15 years from now after getting into a good college. I imagined being affluent and having luxury items (car, house, tv, model wife -.-). Also, try to get your parents to agree to give your rewards if you study or if you achieve certain scores on practice tests. Say they'll give you $30 if you raise your score 50 points or $50 if your raise it 100. Little things like breathing in deeply and thinking to yourself "I can do this" really helps as well. Also try to do practice when you're all alone and focused with few distractions. Good Luck!

deluuh27

hahah Those are good incentives !! Thank you billy!