How is my SAT score?

Chris_C
Thu, 27 Jul 2006 16:19:10 +0000

Just take the PSAT in October, it is the best indicator of your SAT score.

2300 or higher is an amazing score, your brothers should be very proud of their results.

If you are worried about your SAT, you might want to try the ACT as well. Most schools accept either SAT or ACT, in fact some schools will take the ACT in lieu of SAT and Subject Tests, so it may be worth your time to look into it.

However, Sophomore year is not the time to stress over SATs or ACTs, you should only be focusing on getting a reliable baseline measure to compare to your Junior year PSAT.

1650 is an adequate score for a Sophmore who is seeking admission to his/her state schools. For anything more selective, you will probably want to prepare for the SAT starting either the Summer before Junior year or during Junior year. But that puts you with just about everyone else.

Many of my students start in higher 500s and go up at least 100 points in each section. The name of the game is hard work, put in the work and you will reap the benefits.