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I got a 1600 on a 10 Real SAT's test, but I usually choke when I take the real thing. How many points lower do people usually score on the real thing than on a practice? In addition, what strategies can I use to ensure I avoid careless errors. Your advice will be greatly appreciated.

By Feuler (Feuler) on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 09:37 pm: Edit

I got 1600, 1590, 1600 on three practice tests from 10 Reals and 1590 on the real thing. Everyone's different, as far as how they do when it counts. The nice thing about the SAT is that if you do choke, you have a second chance, and even a third or fourth .

By Firebird12637 (Firebird12637) on Wednesday, June 02, 2004 - 10:39 pm: Edit

same here, mostly 1550+ on practice, 1600 once, and 1580 on the real thing...i think i did BETTER on real tests than on practice ones....

By Godilali (Godilali) on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 09:07 pm: Edit

bump

By Delacroix (Delacroix) on Thursday, June 03, 2004 - 09:46 pm: Edit

I also got a 1600 on a practice, and I'm taking the test June 5. I'll be happy with a 1580, and this thread is at least boosting my confidence a little bit. What month did you all take the SAT? I'm trying to determine how good or bad the curve will be this time.