I need 2250+

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<p>My index on the PSAT was 204, and I kind of slacked off.</p>

<p>Now I got the practice book, and I want to have a decent (10-15%) shot at schools like Stanford and perhaps Caltech. For that, I need average 750 on each section (at least, that’s what I’ve promised myself).</p>

<p>So . . . </p>

<p>1) I have the official practice book. Studying that every day, could I realistically expect a score like 2250 by April 1, and . . . </p>

<p>2) Do the 8 practice tests there help? I’m planning on taking them. And . . . </p>

<p>3) How many can you miss and get 750?</p>

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<p>1) don’t know
there is a certain point that no matter how hard you study, your score won’t raise much anymore
2) depends on the student
3) math 1, writing 1-2, reading 1-2
it really depends on the curve</p>

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<p>Yes on 1 and 2. But you have to emphasize regular studying. It’s possible; you just have to be dedicated.</p>

<p>and I think there is a bit more leeway than what strawberry12 said.</p>

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<p>How much leeway?</p>

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<p>Doesn’t your book have raw score scaling charts?</p>

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<p>prolly, they just aren’t marked in contents, I’m hunting for them as we speak.</p>

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<p>I’ve always found that I do way worse on book pratice tests using raw score charts than I actually do on the real exam. So don’t get too worried.</p>

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<p>Just curious, how did you figure out the 10-15% chance at Stanford and Caltech with a 2250? I’d love to go to one of those schools, so maybe I have a better shot than I thought…</p>

<p>I’m also studying the official practice book… just got it this weekend :smiley:
I think the practice tests should definitely help.</p>

<p>edit// Regarding the “leeway,” according to [THIS</a> POST](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?p=1781466#post1781466]THIS”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/showthread.php?p=1781466#post1781466), missing one on the math section gets you around 780-790.</p>

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<p>2 math, 3 writing, 3 reading will get you 750+</p>

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<p>I missed 3 writing on the PSAT and that was a 73…</p>

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<p>How much can I miss for 650 reading, 750 writing (8-10 on essay) and 800 math? (I know I can’t miss any for math) Wait, OK. That equals 2200. Good.</p>

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<p>thecomisar, the PSAT and SAT are not the same in terms of score relative to how many wrong. </p>

<p>For 650 reading…jeez, 15 wrong maybe? 750 writing with that essay scale, 3 wrong, 800 math, 0 wrong.</p>

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<p>around 12 for 650
around 1 or 2 for writing</p>

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<p>1 or 2 for writing? what test have you guys been taking, i got 3 wrong with 10 essay and got a 750.</p>

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<p>For my chances calculation, I just figure that 2250 plus is around a normative type of score for many applicants, and that’s the general acceptance rate. Those rates aren’t terribly accurate, though, and definately don’t include subjectivity/vary directly.</p>

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<p>well assuming he gets an 8 essay… one or two wrong on the mc questions would give about a 750</p>

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<ol>
<li>Yes</li>
<li>I suggest saving them until the end. They’re the most realistic, so you should use them to judge where you are right before you take the SAT.</li>
</ol>