[Chemical X.]

I'm taking the SAT in March

[8thPrince]

Originally posted by Sazare

Actually, I think the rule is not to guess on any more than three questions per subject. I believe they take off 1/4 of a point per wrong answer but they round down so it's still worth guessing on a couple.

This is correct.

I get my scores on the 13th. I knew how to do all but one math question and critical reading is my métier, so I'm pretty optimistic. One girl in my band who fits the airhead blonde stereotype to a T got a 2340 tho I was so surprised

[Buddy!]

Originally posted by Vespertine

WAIT, lemme come in here and say that you SHOULD guess on the SATs if you can confidently narrow it down to two or even three answers. If you do the math, in the long run you'll end up with more points (as long as you're not taking totally wild guesses every time). You're never going to rack up those points if you keep skipping questions, meanwhile you have to get a whole four questions wrong just to knock off 1 point from your raw score.


I only missed two goddamn questions on the whole thing--and I left both of them blank. I will never forgive myself

Yes, you can guess! I was reading posts saying that you couldn't. You can, as long as its multiple choice. You get a point for trying.

[geddymonster]

I made the mistake of second-guessing myself the first time I took the SAT. I was afraid to put down answers if I wasn't absolutely sure, because you lose points for wrong answers. The second time I took it, I just went with my gut and answered almost all the questions. My score increased drastically! So, my advice would be to go with your gut and try to answer as many questions as possible, only leave the ones you are absolutely unsure about blank! I also thought the ACT was easier, but that varies from person to person...

[Buddy!]

I took the SAT's last year, and I think my highest was an 1800. Its difficult, especially with the time restraints. However, as long as you stay focused, you should be fine.

BTW, at least where I live they did this, you are not allowed to eat or drink in the class, and you only have certain times for breaks.

[Mhs90]

Oh lawd, took SATs like 6 years ago The 2000 did nothing for me

[Deuces]

Originally posted by Sean 97

What do people feel is easier? ACT or SAT?

I felt like the SAT was easier. The only thing that irritated me was the vocab questions on Critical Reading. Math is easy, Writing is easy. The SAT asks pretty simple questions in just complicated ways. The challenge is understanding what is being asked. I never actually took the SAT because I found out I only needed the ACT. But I did take many SAT practice tests.

The ACT is harder when it comes to time. I barely just finish the reading and science sections.

[Buddy!]

Ew, and the essay part is the worst, just a warning

[Black Beauty]

Originally posted by Mr. Know It All

Writing: Organize and structure your essay well, and examine the question with a depth that goes beyond "it's good" or "it's bad". Give points with specific examples, and examine counterparts to your argument and refute them. Go with about a four paragraph essay style, because five is gonna be too long; just make the fourth paragraph half-argument-half-conclusion. Do note that scores on writing are largely unpredictable and fluctuate wildly for even the same person; there is no formula as far as I can tell. As a result, anything 8 or above is great; take it and run.

That's exactly what I did and I got a ten on the writing section. If you've taken AP courses, you really don't have to worry about the writing prompt because it's always extremely basic and the graders aren't harsh at all.

[Mr. Know It All]

Originally posted by Black Beauty

That's exactly what I did and I got a ten on the writing section. If you've taken AP courses, you really don't have to worry about the writing prompt because it's always extremely basic and the graders aren't harsh at all.

Definitely. Unfortunately, though, the ACT topics are so mundane that it was sometimes difficult to bring myself to write passionately about them.

[8thPrince]

Oh, I have heard the essay graders are more generous than the AP ones.

My tip for grammar is to learn that words like 'everyone' and 'everybody' are singular. They pulled that trick multiple times on my test. Also, there's at least one question that concerns the plurality/singularity of animals on any test that has grammar, so be wary of those questions, as they seem either innocuous or you'll sense something is wrong but won't be able to answer the question.

[Black Beauty]

Originally posted by Mr. Know It All

Definitely. Unfortunately, though, the ACT topics are so mundane that it was sometimes difficult to bring myself to write passionately about them.

Exactly. They're usually MEAP-esque questions that are just too basic

[lancelovesgaga]

THANK YOU for all the feedback yall <3

Originally posted by Sean 97

What do people feel is easier? ACT or SAT?

Tons of people say ACT

[Element]

The SAT and ACT are so stupid, and not worth stressing over honestly.

[Cheetos]

I hate the SATs. I hate the format. I got a 2000 though. I like the ACTs more and I got a 30.

[bullshizzlen]

33 on the ACT. Around 2150 on the SAT. Not in college yet and I'm probably going to take both tests again to try to get higher.

Just as a helpful note for people. TONS of questions on the SAT can be deduced to 1 or 2 answers very quickly.