I actually thought I did very well, my cousin took it last year (with the new grading system) and told me it was going to be difficult, so i expected the worst. But after a good night sleep, it wasn't all that hard, especially with my prep. Now i'm going to sleep.. tired as hell.
I take a PSAT on Wednesday. I hate tests because I get so bored and like MrJ, my mind starts to wonder.
I hope everyone did well on the SAT's. When I was in school, more of an emphasis was put on the ACT's locally though, and I think the overall trend nationally has been for college's to put more weight on the ACT than the SAT as well because of the problems the SAT had a year or so ago with the scoring mix-ups and also because of the b.s. new 2400 point test the SAT gives. I did, however, take the SAT II's in high school - Chemistry, Math IIC, and Literature. Just don't take these tests lightly, because while they may seem like an inconvenience to you now as high school students, one good test score can erase four years of slacking off in school (as was the case for me), or it could work the other way around and take away any validity from the GPA you've worked for. My opinion, and this is just based on my own experience, is that most 'bloggers' or 'posters' at online communities such as JBB would do much better on the ACT, because their English and Reading sections tend to focus more on grammar and reading comprehension as opposed to the SAT's focus on vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, and other analogies). Don't take my word for it though, because I've always been one of those really obsessive posters who tries to always type with proper grammar and what not, but if you're like me and have a tendancy to do that, you'll rip the ACT English sections apart.
Generally, Southern and Western states like the ACT more while the Northern and Eastern states prefer the SAT. I also took the SAT today, and I think I did alright. I'm just looking to improve a hundred points or so. Last time, I choked. I was getting 2000+ on all the practice SAT's and then put up an 1820 on the real SAT. With the colleges I'm looking at and my applications due pretty soon, I needed to take it again. Hopefully i raised my score.
I don't even have to take the SAT, the U of Minnesota only requires the SAT so im good since i took it this summer. Anyone know if they one is any harder than the other? or what are the differences, besides what voodoo said about the english part.
I got a lousy 1590 on the last one I took, and I just registered for the one on May 5th. My college and career counselor said most of the Universities dont even look at writing but math+reading should be around 1200-1300 and thats good.
<div class="quote_poster">Pakman Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">I got a lousy 1590 on the last one I took, and I just registered for the one on May 5th. My college and career counselor said most of the Universities dont even look at writing but math+reading should be around 1200-1300 and thats good.</div> 1590 is an outstanding score! Wait, are you talking about a 1600 scale or the new 2400 scale? I still say, the ACT is the way to go for bloggers and message board posters, because so much of it has to do with grammar and writing, and typing a lot is one of the best ways to learn how to write properly. BTW - Has anyone heard back from any of their schools yet? Pretty much every school should have sent out their response letters by now.
I got an 1840. 610 on reading, 570 on Math, and 660 on Writing with an 8/12 on the essay. I think I'm going to take it again because I can probably do better on the reading, math, and essay. Anyone know what an 1840 can do for me in California? I've heard its good enough to get into UC Davis, Santa Cruz, Santa Barbara, and if I'm lucky maybe San Diego or Irvine.
well, i already decided i'm going to UCLA on an athletic scholarship, i just HAD to take the SATs. HOO-RAH. I never took the ACTs, but i did get a 2280 on my SATs.
<div class="quote_poster">authentiq Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">well, i already decided i'm going to UCLA on an athletic scholarship, i just HAD to take the SATs. HOO-RAH. I never took the ACTs, but i did get a 2280 on my SATs.</div> What sport are you playing? Maybe I'll see you on the court... And Run, I don't know that much about the UC's, but what I can tell you is that college admissions are more competitive than ever all across the states. My sister's a brilliant kid who got a 35 on the ACT (out of 36), had a 3.95 unweighted GPA, and was at the top 5% of her class, yet she got denied at all the Ivy's she applied to, as well as Northwestern (even with me as a legacy), Michigan, Berkeley, Stanford, and Duke. The only schools that accepted her were WashU-STL, Vanderbilt, Chicago, and Wisconsin and is probably headed to Wisky because of finances. (Keep an eye out for her, Schaddy. )
<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">And Run, I don't know that much about the UC's, but what I can tell you is that college admissions are more competitive than ever all across the states. My sister's a brilliant kid who got a 35 on the ACT (out of 36), had a 3.95 unweighted GPA, and was at the top 5% of her class, yet she got denied at all the Ivy's she applied to, as well as Northwestern (even with me as a legacy), Michigan, Berkeley, Stanford, and Duke.</div> Yeah I know, theres tons of kids and not enough colleges. Ivy league schools are friggen nuts though, you'd need like a 4.5 GPA, great SAT and ACT scores and do a ton of extracurricular activities and still theres so many people from all over the world trying to get in its about impossible. Probably have a better opportunity to get in if you were from in state and a minority, if not then its completely nuts. It does help that I'm from California though, I'm pretty likely to get into Davis, Santa Barbara, or Santa Cruz I think. I'll also apply to some CSUs since I get some free applications because my mom is "low income" and I'll also apply to USF and Santa Clara.
<div class="quote_poster">Run BJM Wrote</div><div class="quote_post"> It does help that I'm from California though, I'm pretty likely to get into Davis, Santa Barbara, or Santa Cruz I think. I'll also apply to some CSUs since I get some free applications because my mom is "low income" and I'll also apply to USF and Santa Clara.</div> Are you an underrepresented minority? If so, that significantly increases your chances. Also, Santa Clara is amazing. I've got a friend on the soccer team who I stayed with a week this fall and it's an underrated party school (not that you'd choose it on that basis - just pointing that out ). I applied, got accepted, and was very close to going there. The only problem was that they gave me such a weak financial aid package. It's funny, even the Ivy's gave me more aid than Santa Clara, which is a bummer, because I seriously considered going there to play ball as a preferred walk-on before my aid package came in the mail. Can't say enough about their academics though. If you can get the aid to go there, you'll be getting a great education.
i got a 1050 old scale 1530 new scale, sordof depressing since i got a 1700 on the psat but it was my first time taking it and i was nervous since they test will play a major part in my life, i regestered for the next one, hopefully ill do better,
<div class="quote_poster">Voodoo Child Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">What sport are you playing? Maybe I'll see you on the court... </div> you live in cali? and i'm most certainly trying out as a walkon for UCLA next year. But actually, i got my scholarship for track (100 meters, 200 meters) and football (bi-ahtlete).
<div class="quote_poster">authentiq Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">you live in cali? and i'm most certainly trying out as a walkon for UCLA next year. But actually, i got my scholarship for track (100 meters, 200 meters) and football (bi-ahtlete).</div> Nah, I play for Northwestern University, but we might play you guys next year. You're walking on? That's great news at a big program like UCLA. Are you a preferred walk-on? BTW - What position for football?
<div class="quote_poster">authentiq Wrote</div><div class="quote_post">wide receiver, cornerback</div> UCLA hasn't inked any WR's or Corners yet though... are you walking on?
