<p>I took 2 diagnostic tests so far: The one in the Barron’s SAT book and an online test from Prepskills - an SAT prep class that my parents signed me up for.</p>
<p>I’m not great at these types of tests, so go easy on me, but this is what happened:</p>
<p>Barrons test: 530 math(i basically skipped half the questions, ignore this), 690 writing, and 760 reading</p>
<p>Prepskills test: 670 math, 620 writing, and 590 reading…</p>
<p>i’m not sure why there’s such a huge drop. is it even possible for me to get a ~2250-2300 or am i beyond help? lol
(this is with pretty much no prior prep)</p>
<p>Anyone…?
I’m so discouraged right now…I feel like I should just settle for some local average university (i’m from canada btw)</p>
<p>Take an official test under timed conditions to get an accurate measure of where you are. If you search the forum, you will find the links.</p>
<p>Those scores aren’t bad. However, as you will quickly learn, official blue book practice tests are the best and most accurate. <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/766525-official-sat-practice-booklets-past-current.html#post1063114942[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/766525-official-sat-practice-booklets-past-current.html#post1063114942</a> That will get you some official tests for free. With different prep companies, it is really hard to get an accurate gauge.</p>
<p>And don’t fret; your reading and writing scores on the Barron’s were better than my diagnostic, and I ended up getting a 2360 after taking 20+ practice tests. But definitely go official.</p>