<p>I get a lot of flack for studying too much for SAT’s (I didn’t study much for my first 2 tries, so I’m working sedulously for the last one), and I hear a lot of “You either know it, or you don’t; the SAT is just an IQ test.” Is this true? Or do you really see significant differences in your performance depending on how much you studied and practiced?</p>
<p>I don’t think it’s true. With SATs, practice means a lot, in addition to knowledge. My score improved 200 points with practice, even though I didn’t learn many new vocab words or math techniques during that time.</p>
<p>Prep is very helpful…it helps one reach one’s potential. I got a 2040 on the march SAT with no prep. Now, on CB practice tests and old PSATs, I can consistently score a 230+</p>
<p>I took the test once without any prep and I was fine with my score. I could definitely see why or how practice would help. It is, by no means, an IQ test.</p>
<p>yes- simple answer</p>
<p>Sedulously…must be one of your vocab words! LOL.</p>
<p>No, the SAT is NOT an IQ test at all, and yes, prepping is the way to go. Don’t spend all your spare time on it, but be diligent and you should see improvement. The SAT is full of traps so the more you practice, the better you’ll know how to avoid them.</p>
<p>^^ Are you saying that it isn’t sufficient to study for the SAT all the time?</p>
<p>Huh? I’m saying the exact opposite…not to study all the time!</p>
<p>Yeah, the SAT is too simple and predictable to be an IQ test.</p>
<p>But I don’t think we can deny that people with higher IQs do better… There is a definite correlation, but studying can still help quite alot (even for those with 2300s or higher). But I doubt you could study your way from a 1500 to a 2300. In that respect, there is an intelligence factor, but it is in no way an IQ test.</p>
<p>(wow, that post contained so many pointless transitional words/phrases. I hope you get my point)</p>
<p>This is seriously an “improving paragraphs” section waiting to happen…</p>
<p>Thanks for your input, guys. BTW: Sedulously was already in my vocabulary before I started studying for SAT’s…but it was a vocab word from school. lol</p>
<p>Also, do you think I’d be able to raise a 1960 to a 2100 within the next week? I know a lot of people who seem to score significantly higher in their later tries due to plenty of practice, but I wonder if a 10 days is enough.</p>
<p>The SAT is very easy to prep for, as opposed to an actual IQ test (which is partially why there aren’t many centers for improving your IQ).</p>