<p>And how accurate can I be in predicting my blue book test results?</p>
<p>bump10char</p>
<p>The scaled score corresponds to the difficulty of the test. So, the harsher the curve the easier the test, and vice-versa. Blue Book Tests serve as very accurate predictors for your actual SAT test.</p>
<p>I scored 580-660 on one section. If the curve is harsh, I should score closer to 660, correct?</p>
<p>It the curve is harsh you would score closer to a 580, but I miss understood your question. I thought you were referring to the first 3 tests, the ones with scores instead of score ranges. There are score ranges for the other tests, since they are not previously administered, so no specific curve was made those tests. The first 3 BB tests are very accurate predictors of your score.</p>
<p>I’m talking about test 1 of the 1st edition of the blue book.</p>
<p>I think I received 52/67 on CR (no answers were omitted). Something like that…</p>
<p>However, when I look at the chart, my raw score is converted to a scaled score range…</p>
<p>The ranges given for the BB1 tests reflect the fact that those tests were not actual SATs. The CB is giving you an estimate of what you would score on the real thing, but does not have anything to do with the harshness or the niceness of the curve on the particular test you will take. The curve will NOT affect your score (although for scores close to 800, the effects of mistakes that do not significantly differentiate abilities can be magnified).</p>
<p>^ Thank you.</p>
<p>Is the curve set before or after the test is given?</p>
<p>Before the test is given.</p>