Is it possible to raise your SAT score 300-400 points in 3 years?

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<p>I am a freshman and just took an official SAT practice test from the college board website and was shocked by how terrible my scores were.</p>

<p>CR: 560
Writing: 690 (12 on essay)
Math: 680
Composite: 1,930.</p>

<p>I adhered to all of the rules and time limits and used to no outside sources other than a calculator on a few of the math problems.</p>

<p>Although I have had very little preparation for the test, I still am very worried that scores like these would ruin my chances at going to a good school. Would it be feasible to get scores like these when I am a Junior:</p>

<p>CR:700
Writing: 750
Math: 750
Composite: 2200.</p>

<p>assuming that I do a very large amount of test preparation, or do I live in a fantasy world?</p>

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<p>It’s definitely possible. My score went up like 200 points from sophomore year to junior year alone.</p>

<p>That’s not a horrible score at all… that’s well above the average HS junior.</p>

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<p>1930 is not terrible for a 1st timer! You scored better than 90% of test takers, and you didn’t even prepare. You should easily be able to get a 2200 if you prepare well enough. </p>

<p>As an idea of the difficulty of the scores you want:
for a 700 CR, you can get about 6 questions wrong(or 6 wrong, 1 omitted).
Assuming another 12 essay, a 750 in Writing is achieved by getting 4 questions wrong
750 Math is achieved by getting about 3 questions wrong.</p>

<p>You do have the potential to exceed these expectations.</p>

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<p>Well, critical reading is definitely my weak area… What should I do to raise that?</p>

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<p>Very possible and feasible.</p>

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<p>That may be the average increase in 3 years. tbh</p>

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<p>Just take a bunch of practice tests; mine went up about 450 in the space of 8 months.</p>

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<p>The hell, you are only a freshman. What’s the point of worrying so much.</p>

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<p>1930 is an exceptional SAT score overall, let alone for a freshman. You’re definitely overreacting, and shouldn’t worry at all. Higher scores will come with more exposure to the subject material covered, which is a natural outgrowth of your high school career.</p>

<p>I wouldn’t be surprised if you score a 2300 or higher on your SATs, so don’t feel obligated to stress until the time comes.</p>

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<p>Yeah, that’s completely reasonable, when I was a freshman, I got a 190 on my PSAT with zero prep, and with 15-20 hours of prep I got a 2320 on my SAT this year (junior year).
So, um, yeah, you have no reason to be panicking, that’s a great first score.</p>

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<p>Start to read books for CR. Hardcore prep can only get you so far.</p>

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<p>It’s definitely possible! With hard work, paying attention in school, reading in your free-time, and a little bit of studying that should be achievable! Best of luck to you!</p>

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<p>Possible. Mine went up ~500 in a year (183 PSAT to 2300 SAT I) with only a couple months of actual preparation. With that 1930 as a freshman you are in great shape. Don’t worry about it!</p>

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<p>Freshman PSAT: 189
Junior SAT: 2400</p>

<p>Quit worrying.</p>

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<p>I raised 260 in 1.5 months</p>

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<p>It is definitely possible to increase your score significantly within a few years. I personally went from 21 in 8th grade to 24 junior year. Seems many people on this site have scores increases much more dramatic than mine. Even if you don’t do any SAT prep, by your junior or senior year, you’ll be significantly smarter and do better on the test (that’s largely responsible for my score increase). And, if you so desire, you’ll have that time to do SAT prep as well.</p>

<p>Best of luck with future SATs!</p>