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<p>First, SATs are only one part of the USNA admissions process. They look at classes taken and grades earned in those classes, class rank, ECAs, sports, leadership positions, etc. The value of SATs as either as assessment of knowledge or as a predictor of success is a debate for another time.</p>
<p>My first math SAT was 520. In my day, there were no prep courses. But there were lots of books (Barron’s, Princeton Review) with sample tests. So I practiced every single day. My score improved to 570. I kept practicing. Eventually, I got my math score up to 700. Doesn’t make me a great human being; does show that working on the problem helps more than complaining about it.</p>
<p>If you’re really committed, spend your nights and WEs doing practice tests. If you can afford it, get a tutor. It is possible to raise your score – how much effort are you willing to put in to make that happen?</p>