SAT are the devil incarnate

Is anyone else having difficulty with the SAT?

My second try and I got 1080. And in a perfect world, I can apply to NYU Early Decision with at least a 1200. Why do colleges have to base their admission decision so much on the SAT? Some people just suck at standardized testing. It's intimidating.

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The SATs can be kind of hit or miss for people, I think my cousin and I are on about the same level grade wise in school and when he took the SATs he got a 1020 and I got a 1300.

The SAT is the devil... and it's probably what cost me my first choice school. Not to upset you, but your SAT score is MUCH more important than any colleges ever make it out to be. They really downplay it. But on the other hand, they do - especially depending on what you're going for - look at other things, sometimes just as much. As I'm finally done with the college admissions process, just remember this (coming from someone who had a terribly broken heart back in December): everything really does work out for the best... even if you don't get in. I never used to believe it, but now that it's over, I definitely do. Best of luck!!

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PJ, I just responded to your PM.

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89 Average?!

This gives me even more hope for getting into NYU.

you can find out your scores from the test in early june. I got a 1180. 660 of which came from Verbal. Now to boost Math some.

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I got 980s on both my PSATs so I took the Kaplan course and on the real one I got 1180. I improved so I would recomend checking that out if you are willing to spend a fair sum on a course.

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I'm also waiting for my scores tomorrow, it's my first time taking them. I got a 1370 on my PSATs but my grades suck so I'm screwed either way.

They just posted the scores online....good luck everyone!

(Mattio98, don't worry. You sound like me.
My grades weren't thrilling, but my scores were good.
And I ended up exactly where I wanted to be.)



Break legs, everyone!

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Does anyone else find it a little sad that there is a typo in the title of this thread?
I mean, of all threads...




Check your PM box, Mattio98.

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The deal with the ACT is that it sort of depends on where you're from. How well you do on it is often dependent upon the curriculum of your state, or region, as is whether you find it easier or harder than the SAT. For some people it's easier because it covers more topics and different topics than the SAT... so if, for example, you aren't that great at math, taking the ACT might be a good option because you also get tested on science and social studies. The English part is also different from the SAT. I'm pretty sure that the ACT tests grammar and writing skills, sort of the way that the SAT II does now, and how the new SAT is going to in 2005. I went into the ACT almost blindly, because I didn't realize that you DO need to prepare for it. It's not so much that you need to study, it's that you need to understand the test. You need to understand what you're being tested on and HOW you're being tested on it. That's half the battle with any of these tests though. Anyway, I took the ACT and when I converted my score it was EXACTLY equal to my SAT score. Go figure. I'd recommend taking both, though. It can't hurt. A lot of schools now are also asking for the SAT and EITHER the ACT or (usually three) SAT II's. Oy, I can't believe the way I can rattle off this college crap. I'm so glad I'm done dealing with that.

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I'm not Catholic, so Fordham may not be the ideal choice for myself. But, I hear they have a very good theatre curriculm.
My top 3 schools are NYU, Carnegie Mellon, and Fordham. All for theatre directing, too.

But, as luvtheEmcee knows, I did horrible on my SAT's recently, so I may have to come to terms with what colleges I actually have a chance of getting in to. But I'm still staying with NYU as my first choice.

I took the ACT. I scored "Average" on it, or so my score sheet read. I thought it was actually harder than the SAT.