<p>What do you this his or her ideal score would be if they started in the 1600’s if they knew how to solve every problem in there fluently?</p>
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<p>Discounting any oversights, a “fluent” test taker would be looking at 2100+</p>
<p>I not sure what you mean, but if you’ve put in the work, going from 1600 to 2100 doesn’t sound too unreasonable. Good luck!</p>
<p>A 1600 to a 2100 is going to be hard to achieve.</p>
<p>As a disclaimer, i know a bunch of kids will say “but i took a 1500 to a 2300, EVERYONE can do it.” Lets examine why this is wrong.</p>
<p>SAT is one of the most reliable tests. You can retake the test 10 times, and your test scores would not deviate too much from the mean (unless u deliberately threw a test or two, in which case your parents would beat you).</p>
<p>2nd and most importantly, CC is the place of high achievers. If a student was at a 1500 and tried to go to 2300 but failed, what are the chances of him posting on College Confidential to let everyone know his failure? For every Michael Jordan in the NBA, how many poor African American kids are still in the projects playing pick up games? Bet you dont hear about them. Thus there is a bias in the sample pool at CC. </p>
<p>At any rate, i think an optimal increase would be around 300 points.</p>
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<p>What a cynical and baseless(if not ■■■■■) post. In 10 sittings, a candidate is almost certain to show some level of improvement; his latter test scores are very likely to exceed his mean.</p>
<p>A 1500 student aiming for a 2300 is already commendable in itself, not reaching this goal does not constitute failure. Furthermore, how can you compare physical limitations and lack of opportunity to a matter of self-motivation and effort? Your disclaimer about CC answers your own doubt; CC is self-selecting, therefore a student would not post if they were not motivated to do well in the first place.</p>
<p>@Rayquaza: Ignore the cynicism, aim high and work hard.</p>
<p>I think I to some degree agree with Jason. I think that a 2300 is something only a few people can achieve, even with “countless” hours of studying (which also contributes to why few people that can achieve it). You don’t have all the time in the world to study for the SAT; at least for the average person. Whoever has the highest potential to get up to a 2300 in that limited time will get it, and this number is very small.</p>
<p>@youwrotethis, you’ve missed the point of this thread.</p>
<p>Well for on topic: Without taking into account all the possible craziness and unpredictability in this world, I would agree with the first post. If you can understand every problem in that book fluently, I don’t see why a 2100 would be out of your reach.</p>
<p>Egads BakOrz. Accusing someone of being a ■■■■■. </p>
<p>To the OP’s question, its impossible to know how much or little you learned from those BB tests. Best thing to do is to get another SAT exam and test yourself and see what you get.</p>
<p>Lol @ Jason. I like the Michael jordan reference.</p>
<p>I think there is some misunderstanding here. Both bak0rz and JasonInNY are right, depending on how you interpret their comments. If you get a prep book like Grammatix/RR/Silverturtle’s Guide and see why you got certain questions wrong, in a review session per se, then there are certainly chances of improving. While the SAT is designed to be one of the most reliable tests out there, it is also what the College Board wants the test to be. Reworded, the test is supposed to yield consistent scores, but with review and prep, you can definitely increase your scores.</p>
<p>My say is that after 10 sittings with no review of questions gotten wrong, one should see little chance for improvement. But if one reviews and prepares for the SAT with a guide, then most likely there will be significant improvement, a jump from 1500 to 2300 for example.</p>
<p>If you actually understand the concepts behind every problem in the BB, obviously your odds are good. Whether that will really happen for you is questionable.
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<p>benhpark’s statement is 100% correct</p>
<p>There is only 9(? was 6) exams in the BB, and chances are you won’t know how to solve all the problems correctly, even if you try to dig as hard you as can after you take them. Like I always said, it depends on the individual.Some people can go from 1600 to 1800, some can go up to 2000, or 2200+. With practice, you’ll see that at some point your scores will begin to plateau, approaching your limit.</p>
<p>jasonInNY has a point. It’s true that not everyone can reach what he/she desires to get. Just know that you didn’t fail cuz u didn’t get a 2100 or a 2300— youve tried your best.</p>
<p>How do you actually make it go up from 1580 to 1900-2100?</p>
<p>@ Seachai</p>
<p>Step 1: Understand the grammar rules and basic mathematics tested (this one is the biggie. If you don’t have this down, it’ll be hard to improve)
Step 2: Memorize Vocab and Read everyday (Direct Hits + NY Times or a hardcore literature book)
Step 3: Take the Blue Book, take tests, review, understand, and read tips on Silverturtle’s guide
Step 4: Study so hard you cry (okay not really)</p>
<p>SAT measures effort (to some extent). Anyone who puts forth effort can receive a commendable score.</p>