<p>Well, I have already taken the official practice test, read just about every SAT Prep book in my local library (which really isn’t saying much), and checked out every site Google has given me. I know I sound a bit obsessive, but I’m applying to get into the Illinois Math and Science Academy, so I’m trying to get as much of an edge as I can. My home school doesn’t have a very fulfilling advanced academics program, so I really believe my future depends on gaining admission to this school. I have a one month time frame left and a very limited budget so please keep that in mind. That being said, any and all recommendations are highly appreciated.</p>
<p>PS: Thanks to Minnie M. for the referral. I wasn’t exactly getting fulfilling responses from Yahoo Answers.</p>
<p>I don’t want to post the link here because it would be against the rules, but if you Google searach SAT Test torrent or something along those lines you’ll find a torrent containing 11 or so SAT practice papers. Some of them are by College Board.</p>
<p>hey, i know you would still want to prepare, but I also applied to IMSA. i took the SAT with no prior knowledge of the test whatsoever. i got a whopping 1800 (haha). I thought I shouldn’t even apply. since i finished the app and took the effort, i still sent everything in. i was sure the SAT score would kill me.
BUT - i got in.
the point is, don’t stress too much about it. it seems like you’ve done a lot already!</p>
<p>My friend currently goes there,…she got in with a 1750, i say dont worry…i think many people overestimate how selective the acadamey actually is. But, no doubt, i honestly agree that once ur in…u have to work ur butt off compared to local public schools! (some cases)</p>
<p>also dont worry if your school is not academically strong…imsa will take this into account because they will see your ambition and realize that imsa has the kind of resources that you seem eager to take advantage of</p>
<p>Sorry for the long delay in posting my results. I got a combined 1820 on the SAT and was accepted into the IMSA Class of 2011 this past May. Thank you to everyone for the help and the time taken to respond.</p>