<p>I took it without studying, probably not a good idea. Does anyone know of people that have done well without studying? </p>
<p>7 HOURS (I think)</p>
<p>What do you consider ‘well’?</p>
<p>probably 2100 range</p>
<p>I received a 2210 my first time without studying. </p>
<p>Studying certainly would have helped with my math score (690), though.</p>
<p>I essentially winged my SAT. Reviewed next to nothing. I only skimmed a quick study guide for math before going to sleep. I’ve never written any practice essays. I rely on sounding out sentences in my head to correct grammar.</p>
<p>Hoping for a good score. The semi-official practice test I took indicated a score of 2020 without studying at all.</p>
<p>2080 without studying…
Expecting 2100+ without studying still…
I’ll let you know in a few hours.</p>
<p>@thesmiter- I do the exact same thing for writing…
I pulled a 710 first time with only two MC errors by simply reading them all in my head and saying “this one sounds the most logical”.</p>
<p>I winged it the first time, got 1940. English is not a native language. Then I prepared for a month and… will let you know in a couple of hours.</p>
<p>I took it without studying first time and scored a 2170 and a 34 on the ACT so it is certainly possible to ‘wing’ the standardized tests.</p>
<p>I find them pointless, but I did study a little for the last SAT and that score should come out in a few hours!</p>
<p>Interestingly enough, those who study for standardized tests such as the SAT eliminate the purpose of the test.</p>
<p>Someone who studies for months and ends up with a 2300 has less aptitude than someone who takes the test cold and scores a 2150 in my opinion.</p>
<p>By preparing for the test, you eliminate your ability to think quickly and reason effectively without practice.</p>
<p>And I scored a 2260 taking it cold.</p>
<p>I barely looked at a book and got a 2290 as a sophomore. So obviously it happens, but I think I’m the exception not the rule!</p>
<p>@basenne… no, because you can’t tell if that person who studies would have still scored well if he/she did not study. So you’re not completely right but nice try doe!</p>
<p>New score was a 2310 with 1 practice test. </p>
<p>I’d prefer to study more and get a 2350+ but studying is lameeeee :p</p>
<p>I studied a few weeks for the PSAT and just got lazy, so I did nothing for the next 4 weeks and still managed a (650CR-760M-800W) 2210 on the November test.</p>
<p>I know of someone who got 760-800-800 on his SAT. He only took the SAT because his parents wanted him to go to college.</p>
<p>@basenne, have you considered those who’re not native english speakers?</p>
<p>I got a 2300 and sort of winged it. I studied my ass off and got a 2230 in October… was ****ed off so I retook in in November (no studying in between) and got a 2300.</p>
<p>Well, an friend of mine score 2300+ with no prep and the first time… unfortunately, I not that adept :(</p>
<p>I scored a 2400 without prep, and without studying. I’m just that smart and brilliant. I took it and got a perfect score without even doing a single practice test, or knowing what the test looked like.</p>