<p>So the first time a took the SAT i was in 10th grade and so nervous I almost threw up. I got a 1460. Now I’m going into my senior year and just found out I got a 1670 (all 3) on the June 1st SAT. I’m pretty annoyed by this score considering I scored a 1780 on the last practice test I took in a practice course, but it is what it is. I want to take it again in October, but do I really have to? I’m not looking to go into an Ivy league school or anything, I just want to go to a state school. I’m good at school, but I can’t get the hang of the SAT. I have friends who get much higher sat scores than me while I get much higher scores than them in school. My GPA freshman year was a 92.9, sophomore year a 97.7, and junior year a 104.5. I take challenging classes (I got a 95, not weighted, in pre calc/honors chem) and I’m taking a few AP classes next year (Calc/History). I want to know what my chances are with schools like: TCNJ, Monmouth University, Rutgers University, and Rowan University. I’m also interested in majoring in either political science or history.</p>
<p>Did you try ACT?</p>
<p>No, but I’ve been told to try it. I don’t exactly know what the ACT is.</p>
<p>Try the ACT, it’s a bit more straightforward. It has these sections in order:
English - Mechanics, sentence corrections, things like that. 75 questions 45 min.
Math - Ranges from pre-Algebra to some trig. 60 questions 60 min.
Reading - Reading comprehension with prose fiction, social studies, humanities, and science passages. 40 questions 35 min.
Science - Questions about experimental data, research, and contrasting viewpoint passages. 40 questions 35 min.</p>
<p>There’s also an optional essay portion, which some schools require, that is 30 minutes.</p>
<p>Is is worth it? Or can I work with the SAT score I have now for the schools I want to go to?</p>
<p>If yo do better in school but not too well on SAT, you should definitely try ACT.</p>
<p>Alright I’ll sign up for the next one. Thanks for the advice!</p>