How accurate is the BB practice tests?

masterdebate
Sun, 27 Nov 2011 22:18:53 +0000

I am taking practice tests to prepare myself for the Dec 3 SAT. I recently took Practice Test #1 in the BB 2nd Edition. I tested under real testing conditions with almost the exact time (might have been a minute off on one of the sections). Regardless, I got CR 630,
M 770, W 590 (I gave myself a 9 on the essay because it was pretty decent). Combined: 1990. I am quite surprised. I have take the real SAT twice.

The 1st time (Oct 2010) I got: M 670, CR 510, W 560 with 9 on the essay, combined: 1740. The 2nd time (Oct 2011) I got: M 650, CR 520, W 500 with 8 on the essay, combined: 1670.

So, I was wondering if the Practice Test #1 is accurate or am I just getting my hopes up for no reason? Should I continue taking practice tests?

Thanks