SAT score 1680 to 2100?

Pre-College Topics High School Life
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<p>I took a diagnostics test recently and got a 1680, but I am aiming for at least a 2100. I know, that’s a huge gap. I’m a junior and it is late September, which means I have about 5 full months to prep for the SAT in March, and May if need be. However, I did almost next to very indecent in the math section of the diagnostic test, mostly because I forgot everything. I am currently in Calculus BC and took Geometry in the summer between 7th and 8th grade and Algebra 2 in 8th grade. My adviser thinks my math score can jump up a lot if I brush up. And of course, I need to study hard for reading and writing. I made the stupid choice of not doing SAT boot camps over the summer because I was taking H Chem to prepare for AP Chem, when I should have just started SAT prep by then, even if it wasn’t SAT boot camp. Now I have SAT options and was wondering if any of you know what is the best to take to reach my goal? Please include any advice, tips, amount of outside work I need to put in?</p>

<p>C2 Education (weekly schedule):

  • 2 hours math
  • 2 hours reading/writing
  • 1 hour lab (vocabulary)
  • altogether about 11:30 - 5:30 on Saturdays (extra time for lab if need be)
  • student to teacher ratio is 3:1
  • same teacher works with you throughout the 6-7 months to help meet your personal goal based on your current SAT score
  • practice tests every 1 or 2 weeks (not specified yet)
  • cost for 6-7 months: $5,000</p>

<p>Elite Prep (weekly schedule):

  • practice test every week
  • testing Friday 4:00 - 7:30 PM
  • class Saturday 8:30 - 1:00 PM
  • 8-10:1 student to teacher ratio
  • classes designated by current test score
  • $460 for 4 weeks + $50 initial payment</p>

<p>Kaplan Test Prep:

  • unlimited prep package
  • choosing to do the Classroom option, but I can do 2 sessions a week for 3 hours each session for 5 weeks, but I can continue doing the 5 week study as many times I want after I complete my other 5 week study.
  • or do you suggest not to do the unlimited package and just get the classroom package for 5 weeks only
  • 12-15:1 student to teacher ratio
  • everyone is merged into the same class but gets customized homework
  • $1100 until December 2016 (yup, that date is correct)</p>

<p>My sister has been urging me to pay $1000 or less for SAT prep because most of her friends that scored above 2100 only self-studied for the SAT. However, I am taking 6 AP classes and play soccer, barely having the time to get my homework done, on top of starting late in the prep game. Which is why I want a more designated time for myself to study/learn and someone to push me. My parents are supportive of paying as much as $5000, but I want to know if it is worth it and if I really need it? I know that is a difficult question to ask, but I wanted to know according to your own personal experience with SAT prep and whether you felt it was worth it? Plus, any of you know if Elite Prep is better than C2 education based on the schedule I just gave you or your own knowledge of the two education centers? Both involve about 1 hour of homework a day for the program. My concern for Kaplan Test Prep is that it would be mostly repetitive of what I studied in the past 5 weeks rather than progressive because it is basically a restart every 5 weeks.</p>

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<p>Honestly, I would recommend you to just self study. I understand that you have a lot of commitments, but your studying doesn’t really need to be like “study one hour per day at 6pm every day.” Also, if you paid for a program then you would be less flexible with your time. Instead I think you should just study during your free time, whenever that is. For example, read like 7 words from direct hits on your way to school etc. Get a couple of books and use them thoughly. Try it at least for a month , and take another practice test. </p>

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<p>I also recommend self studying. Get yourself a copy of the SAT blue book to start out and then head to the collegeconfidential SAT prep section. Read all of the pinned entries and follow their advice (they are extremely helpful). Do the SAT question of the day. I think Kaplan Test Prep and other similar services are mainly for people who can’t manage the time to do it themselves.</p>

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<p>It is very possible to improve your math SAT score. I was in a similar situation as you. I took algebra 1 and honors geometry in middle school and honors algebra II in high school. I am now taking AP Calc. I was able to boost my math score from a 590 to a 700 just by brushing up on some basic math rules that I had forgotten from middle school. In my opinion the best way to study is just to use the barron’s book and make sure you take notes on the rules/concepts you don’t understand. Also the play to prep app (free) in the app store is super addicting and helpful.</p>

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<p>YOU DO NOT NEED TO WASTE THOUSAND on SAT prep. I’m shouting cause it’s a waste of money.</p>