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Hi, im taking SAT in october

i've taken about 7 or 8 of the 10 reals as long as with some Princeton Review tests..

whether @ home or @ priceton review i usually take 1 or 2 tests a week and never on consecutive days.
THE PROBLEM is that my scores fluctuate like crazy.
My last 8 test scores have been like
1410, 1480, 1540, 1300, 1510, 1310, 1490, 1350

Usually my verbal is 600-640 on bad days and 680-730 on good days
MAth is 680-730 on bad days.. 770-800 on good days.

anyone else have this problem or am i insane.

By Kingroger317 (Kingroger317) on Saturday, September 25, 2004 - 10:45 pm: Edit

bump

By Kingroger317 (Kingroger317) on Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 07:48 pm: Edit

help

By Theapprentice (Theapprentice) on Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 09:22 pm: Edit

Hmm
i have the same thing on my math IIC
Try to keep the exact same setting, time of day, etc. as you would on test day
then if u mess up, u better work!
i like to take a jog around the block before i take my test (dont be too tired)
it gets your body and mind goin

By Kingroger317 (Kingroger317) on Sunday, September 26, 2004 - 09:34 pm: Edit

hmm, i'm pretty much always taking the test under the same conditions. my lowest ones was with an experimental? but not by that much

By Zofaan (Zofaan) on Monday, September 27, 2004 - 02:34 pm: Edit

i think you're insane!!

lol, just kidding, but I can't understand how one can go from a 1540 to a 1300!!! Just hope it's one of your good days.

By Studyguy346 (Studyguy346) on Monday, September 27, 2004 - 07:27 pm: Edit

Figure out your problem areas and work on those.

By Rebok2k2 (Rebok2k2) on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 05:30 am: Edit

I'm having a same problem
it varies from 1480 ~ 1600
This October's test will be my last chance..

By Ohio_Mom (Ohio_Mom) on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 06:40 pm: Edit

The 1540-1300 variation is a lot. Factors could include:

1) Blood sugar level / Food (a heavy meal - or no meal at all)
2) Medications (e.g., allergy medicine)
3) Sleep (or lack of it)
4) Hormonal
5)The test itself (luck of the draw vocab words)
6) Environmental distractions - exterior and interior

1,2 and 3 you have some control over - you might think back if any of those came into play. With #6 you also have control of how you handle things. Were you a bit cocky taking the test after you obtained a 1540? Did it take a while to get your confidence back after the 1300?

From your scores, you are very capable of obtaining high 1400's, and mid 1500's with a bit of vocabulary luck, I suspect. Confidence is important - so is getting enough sleep. Good luck!

By Bluealien01 (Bluealien01) on Friday, October 01, 2004 - 08:23 am: Edit

Do you actually finish the test? I never ever finished a section. I hate timed stuff.