Are My SAT Practice Scores Good Enough for a 1500+, or Should I Be Worried About the Upcoming Test's Difficulty?
Are these practice scores okay for the upcoming SAT? I got a 1500 on Practice 8, a 1430 on Practice 9, and a 1530 on Practice 10. I am aiming for a 1500+ but my score feels really inconsistent, especially in Reading and Writing. I've heard rumors that the upcoming test is going to be insanely hard—should I be worried?
8 Answers
Most of the talk about upcoming tests being 'harder' is just people spreading fear to promote paid courses. College Board equates tests so the overall difficult…
I really hope so. This is my first time taking it and I'm a senior/international student with very little time left to retake.
If you are already hitting an 800 Math on Practice 9 and 790 on Practice 10, your math foundation is rock solid. Even if your Reading dips slightly, superscorin…
Keep in mind that certain practice tests vary slightly in difficulty. Practice 7 and 11 tend to be noticeably tougher, while 8, 9, and 10 feel a bit smoother. A…
That makes a lot of sense why my score swung by 100 points between Practice 9 and 10.
Exactly. On Practice 9 your Reading dropped to a 630, but your Math was 800. If you stabilize Reading into the low 700s, you'll easily cross the 1500 mark.
How do you recommend stabilizing Reading and Writing to consistently stay above 700?
To get past 700 in RW, you have to prioritize accuracy over pacing first. Once you truly understand the passage logic, speed will come naturally. When practicin…