i just took the SAT
 

i didn't completely finish any of the math sections, but other than that, i feel pretty good about it.

How many points can you get on the SAT's now? Didn't it change or something?

yeah, they added a writing section. 2400 possible.

Oh, okay. What is a good score?

2350.

Ya, if you're stupid. Best to aim a bit higher.

2357?

2400

You're all asses... :p

What is an average score?

I think the average for the main 1600 is about 1000-1100 or something, but I don't know what the average is with the extra 800. I would assume somwhere around 1500-1700?

Go proportions!

That score seems so low, though. It's a D.

What do SAT's do? and what does it mean? I know it has something to do with exams, but we don't have them here in Canada

Ya but that's not how it's supposed to work. It isn't a percentile-type grading system. A lot of the work in it you aren't necessarily supposed to know at all.

They give you a score that helps some colleges decide whether or not to accept you. Some colleges have minimum requirements, some don't care. Depends. It's a cumulative test you take your Junior/Senior year in high school. Only for Math and English. (And now Writing, I guess.)

But still, I don't like the idea of 63%, regardless. I always do good on test, so I'm gonna go ahead and expect a better score out of myself.

Oh and it stands for Scholastic Assessment Test. I think.

Hah I know, but I mean it really isn't bad. I got straight A's all through high school, and just under 1300 on the SAT's. It was still a relatively good score; it's not the same as 1300/1600.

Well, for the new one., I want 1800 at least.

Ya that's a reasonable goal. Just don't expect to get a 2300, heh.

I usually don't set high expectations for myself. I got my mom to do that for me. But I am only a freshman (only 12 more days till summer vacation!). So I don't really need to worry too much now.

my sister took that today

i took the PSAT a few months ago and scored in the 97th percentile in the country. too bad my grades don't live up to that.

i know how that goes, i acually love tests and look forward to finals and usually do good.

but i usually slack off on homework unfortunatly

god, i wish the writing section were on the sat when i took it -- that was always my strong suit on the psat. (though i guess it worked out . . . i got a 1460 old scale.)

that said . . . said it before, i'll say it again -- i'm taking the lsat (law school admission test) in a little over a week now, and it's scaring the PISS out of me. here's a sample "game" from the dreaded analytical reasoning section:

A company's board of directors consists of exactly seven members: three founding members -- Garcia, Hayes, and Jackson -- and four recent members -- Stone, Tan, Uqbar, and Vellini. The board evaluates three proposals -- K, M, and O -- with three board members evaluating K, four board members evaluating M, and four board members evaluating O. Each board member evaluates either one or two of the proposals, and each proposal is evaluated by at least one founding member. The assignment of proposals to board members is subject to the following restrictions:
**Exactly twice as many founding members evaluate M as evaluate O.
**If exactly two founding members evaluate K, then Garcia does not evaluate any proposal that is evaluated by either Hayes or Jackson.
**If Stone evaluates a proposal, then Uqbar does not also evaluate that proposal.
**Any proposal evaluated by Tan must also be evaluated by Garcia.

1. Which of the following could be a complete and accurate list of the board members who evaluate proposal K?
(A) Garcia, Hayes, Jackson
(B) Garcia, Jackson, Tan
(C) Hayes, Jackson, Tan
(D) Hayes, Jackson, Vellini
(E) Hayes, Stone, Uqbar

2. If Vellini does not evaluate proposal M, then which of the following must be true?
(A) Garcia evaluates exactly one proposal.
(B) Hayes evaluates exactly two proposals.
(C) Jackson evaluates exactly one proposal.
(D) Stone evaluates exactly two proposals.
(E) Vellini evaluates exactly one proposal.

3. Which one of the following statements must be true?
(A) Garcia evaluates proposal M.
(B) Jackson evaluates proposal K.
(C) Tan evaluates proposal M.
(D) Uqbar evaluates proposal M.
(E) Vellini evaluates proposal O.

4. If Garcia evaluates at least one proposal that is evaluated by Jackson but does not evaluate any proposal that is evaluated by Hayes, then how many different assignments of proposals to board members are possible?
(A) three
(B) four
(C) five
(D) six
(E) seven

5. If Jackson evaluates proposal K but does not evaluate any other proposal, then which of the following could be true?
(A) Garcia evaluates exactly one proposal.
(B) Hayes evaluates exactly two proposals.
(C) Stone evaluates exactly one proposal.
(D) Tan evaluates exactly one proposal.
(E) Vellini valuates exactly one proposal.

6. Which one of the following CANNOT be true?
(A) Both Garcia and Hayes evaluate proposal M.
(B) Both Garcia and Stone evaluate proposal O.
(C) Both Garcia and Uqbar evaluate proposal K.
(D) Both Hayes and Jackson evaluate proposal M.
(E) Both Tan and Vellini evaluate proposal M.

now, keep in mind there are four of these "games," each containing around 5-7 questions, in a section, and you have 35 minutes to complete the whole section, giving you 8 minutes and 45 seconds per game. seriously, someone try to finish that in 8 minutes and 45 seconds. i will bow down in honor if you do.

btw, i can provide answers and explanations upon request.

jesus fucking christ on a stick.

Best of luck. Be afraid....be very very afraid.