<p>How worth it is it to study for the SAT? I mean assuming you’re good at math and okish reading and writing. I hear a lot of people saying there are many more important factors when applying than SAT scores. So is it worth to jump from say a 2200 to 2300+? I don’t know, memorizing vocabulary words for the sake of one test to me is a waste of time when you can be doing much more productive things. And by studying I mean more than just reviewing the sections, maybe taking one practice test etc… What is everyone’s opinion on this?</p>
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That’s a popular misconception. Standardized Test Scores are one of the most important factors behind only GPA/Class Rank/Transcript.</p>
<p>^ That is correct. What the OP described is merely an overcompensation to the previous erroneous mentality that scores were almost all that mattered and that nearly perfect scores were required.</p>
<p>Well if you can jump an entire 100 points into a higher percentile, the studying is worth it. I say it’s almost always worth it.</p>
<p>You’re right, but test scores and GPA aren’t EVERYTHING… especially at the really competitive universities where high scores don’t guarantee anything. I was just wondering how important is it to raise your SAT score by 50-100 points when it’s already somewhat high (around 2100-2200).</p>
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<p>Yes, yes, we know. (I’ve probably read something to this effect on CC at least 1500-2000 times. :))</p>
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<p>It depends on the person. For some, improving by that much is very easy, and the admissions benefit afforded by such an increase is certainly worth it. For others, however, the effort required may be too great.</p>
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Has anyone on this thread made such a claim? They definitely do not represent every factor in admissions, but they certainly represent the most important ones.
While that score is certainly high in terms of national percentiles, it is far from “somewhat high” for admitted applicants to the extremely selective schools you seem to be interested in.</p>
<p>^ No, basically I wanted to say what silverturtle said in the third post =p.</p>
<p>I definitely hope to raise my score, I don’t know though, how much time and effort do students who see 100 point increases spend? I have a long time to go, which is good and after the PSAT next year I’ll know where I’m at score wise.</p>
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<p>There is too much variation to make a single number meaningful.</p>
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<p>^That changes EVERYTHING!</p>
<p>Anyway, I am predicting a 200+ point increase. I think I under-performed on my first test. Rather, I know I under-performed. But there are many threads about studying for the SATs, but everyone is unique. Different things work for different persons. More than likely, the method that is best for you will be the one that you enjoy the most.</p>