Comments on: SAT MYTHS

By: Sarah Amad

Sarah Amad — Sat, 30 May 2009 22:37:30 +0000

Wow, I wish i had started worrying about the SAT when I was 12.
Being In junior year of high school, taking it the last date possible for this academic year… isn’t going to be a plus for me

Gosh, Having a solid GPA, and amazing transcript.. BUT bad SAT scores, thats a bummer

By: Jason McDonald

Jason McDonald — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 23:23:15 +0000

Hi Gabby,

Good for you thinking about these things! Is it hard to get 660 in math? Hard for some, not for others. Most students make the mistake of thinking the score they get is their best. Or maybe they take it again hoping to improve. The bottom line is wherever your score starts, you can improve it if you have the desire and motivation (and right prep materials).

Given you won’t need to take the SAT for several years, I wouldn’t worry about it. Just focus on your grades and more importantly, your activities! Join clubs or start your own. Doesn’t have to be the standard science or chess type clubs. Join a photography club if that interests you! Get on the yearbook committee! Most of all, have some fun!

I never believed my teachers/parents when I was your age but I’ll say it anyway . . . read in your spare time. Reading is the single factor that will improve your SAT writing and reading scores the most. I can’t tell most of my students this because it’s too late for them. You’ve still got years to go so find some material that you like!

By: gabby

gabby — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 22:30:48 +0000

i am a 12 year old girl i go to riverview on my report card this semester i didnt do so good i got all bs and one d and that d was in math i still need to bring it up and my question is when i get into older grades is it hard to get like a 660 in math and like only in the 660s or up because i really want to go to notre dame university and become a photographer and i know you have to get really good grades to becaome one of them