I took the SAT once...

Test Preparation
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<p>I took the SAT once without studying, without using any strategies, without anything just to see how I would do and to get familiar with the test- a pure dry run and my composite was a 1550. </p>

<p>CR: 540
W: 540
Math: 470
Essay: 6
Multiple Choice: 58</p>

<p>How well did I do considering this was basically just my raw knowledge (and this was RIGHT after finals last year, so I was obviously fried and overwhelmed)? Any advice to improve? My target score is above 1800.</p>

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<p>Well, you did just about average, I think. There are a lot of threads on here about SAT prep - start reading. </p>

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<p>It’s all about your goals - which schools you are aiming for, what scholarships, etc.</p>

<p>I took the SAT once and didn’t like it, so I took the ACT and scored higher. I suggest that you try to do the same, see if ACT works better with the way you think (nearly all colleges will accept either without bias). </p>

<p>For me, practice tests were my best friend. I would take them (timed) and then check my answers and see what I did wrong. Rinse and repeat. </p>