Do you think that I'll get a higher score the second time?

Question

Well I got a 1450 (out of 2400) for a total on the newest SAT.

I do really well on quizs at school (average of about 94%).

But i bomb standarized tests. WHY?!?!?!?

i'm concidering on retaking the SAT. Any advice for a moderately slow worker?

Answer 1

This just goes to show how standardized tests do NOT reflect a person's capabilities.

But as long as we're stuck with them...

Your score report usually includes how repeat test-takers with your score fared the second time around. Generally, the higher the score the lower the chance of improving. (And some people's scores actually become lower the second time around!) Check the fine print on the report, and you should find your answer.

With a 1450, I'd say you should take it again. Was your score affected by nerves? If so, then having taken it once already might lower your stress level.

Good luck!

Answer 2

I took the ACT twice and got the exact same score both times (27 out of 36). But I had taken a practice one before, and that one I only got nineteen on. Because of that, I took a class to help me study. The class I thought was kindof boring and I didn't consciously see any improvement, but it helped me to know what was on the test, and the score I did get when I took the real test was much higher. So, for you, if a class is available, it might be good.
However, if not, there are still several things you can do. There are many books on the SAT. I would get a couple of them and go over the things which are on the SAT. I would focus especially on the areas where you struggle. For instance, if you did very well in the math section, don't focus much on that. Instead spend a lot of time studying what you didn't do so well on.
Also, now that you've taken it, it should be much easier to know what is on the second, especially if you didn't study tons before or know what to expect (I don't know if you knew or not). This actually can give you a real advantage. If you have any questions on say English grammar in a practice test, I would post it on Y! answers or go to another source so you can figure out why it is the way it is and what it is.
The thing is, you may be a fairly slow worker, but you may succeed anyway. I was a very slow worker who always worked hard, but who it took a fair bit of study, etc. to do well (sounds like you--you seem to study for quizzes and such).
Anyway, I hope this helped a bit! Good luck on your test!

Answer 3

Now that you know what to expect by way of content or pattern of the test, you are sure to score far better next time. But don't waste your time on a third one.Accept admission where you get and then concentrate on the real study and the grade average points. That is what will count for higher studies and also as a foundation for your career. Best of Luck!

Answer 4

maybe u need to study more and i think ur grades would get higher