<p>I plan on taking the SAT for a third & final time this year, in hopes of FINALLY breaking the 2000+ mark. I think it’s a pretty reasonable goal (1830 first time, 1940 second) BUT with early decision deadlines being so close, I’d hate to take a risk of getting a lower score. I met a girl who got a 1760 on the SAT her second time then decided she should study for the ACT. Her FIRST time she got a 31! so she encouraged me to take it. I know the ACT is more straightforward, blah blah blah so I’m not asking for an analysis of the testing strategies or how to approach either one. Has this ever happened to any of you guys? Or people you know? Do you think it’s truly possible with the dedication and drive?</p>
<p>Absolutely. I took the SAT once and was pretty upset with my score. 3 months later I took the ACT. My ACT score when converted was 200 points higher than my SAT score. I was a lot more serious about the ACT b/c I felt like I wasn’t in unknown waters, everything was more straight forward and less tricky and confusing as it was on the SAT. I think the better attitude helped because I was more determined and scored higher than I expected.</p>
<p>So in short, yes.</p>
<p>^ Same here. Got a 1990 on the SAT (first) and a 33 on the ACT (first). About a 200 point difference. So, yes.</p>
<p>Don’t get the idea that the ACT is “easier” than the SAT. For some people, they find it just the opposite. But go for the ACT. You might do better on it.</p>
<p>Yes, try the ACT. I got a 2100 on my first SAT with no prep, but then I did some practice tests/prep for an ACT and got a 35 first time.</p>
<p>If you’re all getting such high ACT scores then, well, it can’t be much of a good test. I’m sorry.</p>
<p>sa0209: I’m not saying it’s easier, just asking if it’s possible to get a “better” scores than the SAT.</p>
<p>So what study book would anyone recommend?</p>