MedicalBoy

So Haphazard, any updates?

Haphazard

Hey guys, this is an update. Thank you MedicalBoy for asking me to update this dead thread. I'm incredibly sorry for going AFK after the test. Anyways, I wasn't satisfied with my results, and I've been upset ever since. I was no where near my goal, and actually performed worse than I do on my practice tests. I'm back though. I'm back on track for the December SAT. It's round 3, and this stupid test is kicking my butt. I've received some very special nominations for schools, so I have to do extremely well this sitting (December). This time, my goal is even more ambitious 2200 is the new magic number. You guys still with me?

XtremePower

I took the October SAT's and did really bad. Barely met the minimum requirement to get into the college that I was looking at. So, I am taking the december SAT and also the december ACT. I have heard ACT questions are straight forward and that's what I want. I really have no time to prepare for the SAT's. Work, Culminating projects for English, Chemistry and Math homework everyday leaves me no time in my hand.

Do you think December is too late to take SAT's ? Most colleges that I am applying has rolling admission policy and one has the due date of November 30 ? Do I have to do rush delivery for the scores after I get them on december 20 or free one is fine ? Because the score I got in october is not even worth taking a look at.....

marshallmeyer12

Haphazard, you are not alone! Good luck on your journey. I have not yet taken the SAT but am going to begin Prep (I am a junior) and I am shooting for at least a 2150 my first try. I have the dedication and I am sure you do too. Good luck!

Btw... what is your top college?

Haphazard

Extreme, I'd definitely contact the school that you're planning to apply to, and ask them whether or not they'll accept the December SAT. I was considering the ACT, but I really want to score well on the SAT. It's kind of a personal challenge.

Marshall, I used to think about schools such as Duke and Johns Hopkins, but I realized that they were quite expensive. I think I'll wait to apply to such schools when I'm applying to Med schools. I kind of want to save the expenses, while attending a great school at the same time. I'm looking at GATech (applied EA) and Emory (Emory Scholar nominated.)

Haphazard

Update: gonna take a nap for a bit guys, then gonna finish some homework. I'll create another study schedule and post it on here later. I don't think I'll get a chance to prep tonight, but the SAT is still on my mind.

Haphazard

Assuming that my academic and extracurricular schedule is the way it is, then here is my schedule for weekdays: M- 1.5 hours M + 1.5 hours CR, T- 1.5 hours W, .5 hours M, .5 hours CR, and this pattern is followed everyday on weekdays. On Saturdays and Sundays: 1 full test, review, and more practice in all sections. Yeah guys…I'll get started later on tomorrow. I have to go do research at a university for several hours. Also, I have to finish a few college apps. I finished about 55% of my homework.

26antara

I'm going insane, I swear. This is all too much to handle. School homework piled with clubs and such is really limiting my time to study. I got a 1910 on the Oct SAT and was really disappointed. Taking it again in Dec. Hopefully will take a practice test tomorrow.

@Haphazard- Where do you find the time to dedicate for this?

MedicalBoy

Apparently Haphazard's dictionary doesn't contain the word "sleep"

Philovitist

Think of all the worthwhile things just half of this time could be spent doing.

Haphazard

Hahaha. It's really difficult managing everything. 11 clubs with 8 leadership positions, 7 classes, and a few other extra curriculars on the side like collaborating with the mayor in order to find and feed the underprivileged and research at a local university are really killing me right now. I can't wait till all of this is over so I can hang out with friends. The unsocial aspect of things is killing me. I'll have to start prepping Tuesday or something. I spent like 8 hours researching at the university today. Still have some homework to do, along with 224 pages of reading for AP Bio and AP Lit. On top of everything, the Emory Scholars application is due on Wednesday, and I still have to finish half the application! I'm sorry for the rant guys. I kind of needed to vent. Anyone else need to let out their anger? Feel free.

yayitsme123

"11 clubs with 8 leadership positions, 7 classes, and a few other extra curriculars on the side like collaborating with the mayor in order to find and feed the underprivileged and research at a local university are really killing me right now."

The most collegeconfidential sentence ever uttered

Darthpwner

^^^ All I have to say is "Damn!" Haphazard is going to go to any school he wants xP

26antara

@Haphazard- I didn't know you were Indian as well! Are you aiming to break 2100 on your own, or are others pressuring you? My parents compared my score to literally every other Indian they knew.

oasisoasis

Thanks, Chris. You sound like a pleasure to have around.