SAT Statistics?

Question

Okay so i took the SAT back in march and i got a 50 on my math, i didnt study for anything and im the kind of person that needs to study in order to do well aka not naturally smart but book smart

Irregardless i have been studying for sat math and have been taking practice tests. This latest score range was a 63-68 and i got a raw score of 43

Is this improvement possible following SAT statistics?

Also i am in BC calc with a 5.5 GPA (junior)

Answer 1

Are you sure you're talking about the SAT, or are you talking about the PSAT? The total possible points in score for the SAT is 2400 (800 each in reading comp., math and writing). Please check your print-out again and read more closely...then update your question...

A 5.5 GPA??? That's impossible, my friend. I have seen a 4.6, but even that was rare. Double-check your transcript. What is your reading comp score? Add the two together (500 plus ___ =1600) and you will have a better idea of how you're measuring up.

Take the test again as math is cumulative and you will likely do better with more information under your hat. The latest scores you can submit, depending on whether you are applying early action/decision or not, will be December of this year if you are class of 2009.

ADDED NOTE for GPA: Do not include in your GPA non-academic courses like PE, shop, sports, peer tutoring, student government. Academic courses only (there should be a mark next to those that count with the universities; AP courses will have a "P" next to them, and those get extra points). Here's what you need to do -- take all your academic courses and figure your OWN weighted/unweighted GPA with the help of a calculator. Remember, "advanced" courses do not receive an extra point unless they are state-approved (mostly just junior and senior courses, with the exception of AP Chem and AP Bio). Been taking AP courses since day 1? Sorry to say, they don't count unless they are marked as such (usually junior and senior year AP courses). Speak to your counselor about your GPA -- they will explain what most colleges consider college prep, advanced and AP, and the differences between the these.

Colleges are really picky about what gets counted in the GPA, and it's good to have a thorough understanding of this.

Answer 2

You have some very strange grading scales floating around. SAT math scores range from 200-800 and GPA's are usually on the 4.0 (occasionally 5.0) scale. Those disconnects make it pretty hard to answer the question.

Anyway, if you've improved take it again officially. Who cares what official statistics say is possible?

Answer 3

how are you in BC calculus as a junior?  so u took pre-calc as a freshman?  

i wouldn't worry about the scores that much with that kind of a gpa... and the rigorous classes you're taking... unless you're trying to get into an ivy...