I wanna become a beast--how accurate is Blue Book?

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<p>I’ve been studying up on the SAT for a while now. From this board I’ve gathered that URM status combined with high SAT is a huge booster, and I’ve religiously pursued this combination. I’ve wanted to work on my original PSAT projections (650V, 680M, 710W:2040).</p>

<p>I’ve taken the blue book practice tests (all timed), and I’m happy that my most recent scaled me 2080-2370. I’d be on cloud nine if I actually ended up with a 2220.</p>

<p>I ask your expert opinions. </p>

<p>1) Is this really accurate? How can I make it more accurate?</p>

<p>2) What can I do to eliminate the 1-4 erros I make that keep me from an 800, is it possible?</p>

<p>3) What should I do to get ready for the real test (I have 4 untaken practice tests left)</p>

<p>4) How high is the actual score in comparison to the range given? (where does it fall a lot of the time in the scale? I’ve been assuming the relative middle)</p>

<p>5) If I do end up with stellar scores, then how much will that and being black do for me (and about how good do my other stats have to be?)</p>

<p>Thanks for your input.</p>

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<p>1) Yes, it is pretty accurate of the real test. You can make it more accurate by… I don’t know, practicing more?
2) Take a look at the problems you missed. Why did you get them wrong?
3) Why don’t you take the other four?
4) Don’t know about this one.
5) Stellar scores + URM = good combination, but does not guarantee anything at all. Look at the HYPS boards. You’ll see outstanding URMs rejected. It happens. But nevertheless, they had a good chance, didn’t they?</p>

<p>Hope this helped.</p>

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<p>perfect, I appreciate the reccomendations.</p>

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<p>About the whole URM+Great scores thing: I noticied you live in Arkansas, so that will also add to having an excellent chance at the top schools. Good luck with the SAT!</p>

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<p>Yeah, my GPA is .1-.2 points below the average when calculated a certain way for the top schools, so I hope they can overlook it with a combination.</p>