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Deepa
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How to get 1380 SAT score to 1500 in one month?
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Kim Igleheart
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Well. . . .I do have one suggestion. It has to do with how to guess strategically.
Let's assume for a minute, that, there will be a question on the test that you have no idea what the answer is, and, can't figure it out or even eliminate any of the possible answers. So, you guess. But, what letter do you choose? Me? I always use the same letter for anything I cannot figure out. I walk in the door with that letter in my head. Such as "B." I mark B and move on. Gives me more time to spend on other answers, AND increases the probability of getting it right. How? Let's say I mark five such answers as B. Odds are, at least one will be correct. If I randomly assign letters, I might miss all five of the questions.
Now, what if you can narrow it down? In that case, if B is not one of your options, I always pick the lowest letter on the left. So, if it is C or D, I pick C. If it is A or C, I pick A. Or, you could have an order of priority in your head. BADEC, for example. If B is not an option, pick A. If A is not an option, pick D. Having a predetermined "what do I do if I can't figure it out?" gives you more time for working on the other problems, AND, just as importantly, lowers your stress!
Keep an eye on the clock. If you are running out of time, for all remaining questions, mark straight B. Or whatever letter you chose to use for all unknown questions. Approximately one out of five will be correct.
Other than that, study. It is easier to study, and improve, the subjects you are STRONG in. Especially in that short a period of time.
Good luck!
Let's assume for a minute, that, there will be a question on the test that you have no idea what the answer is, and, can't figure it out or even eliminate any of the possible answers. So, you guess. But, what letter do you choose? Me? I always use the same letter for anything I cannot figure out. I walk in the door with that letter in my head. Such as "B." I mark B and move on. Gives me more time to spend on other answers, AND increases the probability of getting it right. How? Let's say I mark five such answers as B. Odds are, at least one will be correct. If I randomly assign letters, I might miss all five of the questions.
Now, what if you can narrow it down? In that case, if B is not one of your options, I always pick the lowest letter on the left. So, if it is C or D, I pick C. If it is A or C, I pick A. Or, you could have an order of priority in your head. BADEC, for example. If B is not an option, pick A. If A is not an option, pick D. Having a predetermined "what do I do if I can't figure it out?" gives you more time for working on the other problems, AND, just as importantly, lowers your stress!
Keep an eye on the clock. If you are running out of time, for all remaining questions, mark straight B. Or whatever letter you chose to use for all unknown questions. Approximately one out of five will be correct.
Other than that, study. It is easier to study, and improve, the subjects you are STRONG in. Especially in that short a period of time.
Good luck!
Samantha Metcalf
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Samantha’s Answer
Don’t stress too much! A 1380 is already a strong SAT score, and test scores are only one part of your application. A lot of colleges have also become test-optional or place less emphasis on scores than they used to. If you’re set on reaching a 1500, look at which sections or question types you’re consistently losing points on and focus your studying there rather than trying to review everything.
At the same time, don’t let SAT prep take all of your attention. Focus on keeping your grades strong and getting involved in extracurriculars that genuinely interest you, especially ones that connect to what you may want to study in college. Colleges want to see who you are beyond a test score, so building a well-rounded application is just as important.
At the same time, don’t let SAT prep take all of your attention. Focus on keeping your grades strong and getting involved in extracurriculars that genuinely interest you, especially ones that connect to what you may want to study in college. Colleges want to see who you are beyond a test score, so building a well-rounded application is just as important.