Archived The Hang Out Thread v.10

[rhapsody blue]

the SAT's aren't necessary to graduate; it's a standardized test used to measure one's ability against every student taking that test. it is used to predict how well you are supposed to do in college though they are no longer claiming that anymore.

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[Gold Knight]

Good luck Lil! Just make sure you eat a good breakfast ^^ I didn't, and by the end of the test I was ready to eat the table

Ugh.....I hated taking those tests And I'm going to have to take the GRE soon

Doesn't it piss you off how you have to pay like a hundred bucks JUST to take the GRE? Argh.

But don't worry about the test itself, it's not that bad.

 

[miyi]

some tips from me regarding SAT:

just do your best.

sleep well the night before, eat a light nutritious meal before the test. Think positive, be confident, and relax.

I think the most important step is preparation...so if you've studied, honed your skills, timed yourself in practice exams, at least you'll get a "feel" or an idea of how you might do during the actual test.

If you're prepared, then there's no need to worry, just relax and you will be fine.

And if you don't do well, don't beat yourself up over it. Believe me, I've done poorly in my SAT, but I managed to get into a decent school, because I persevered and always kept thinking positively. Good luck.

 

[gdupninja]

the SAT's aren't necessary to graduate; it's a standardized test used to measure one's ability against every student taking that test. it is used to predict how well you are supposed to do in college though they are no longer claiming that anymore.

for more information, click here

Oh your right Snoogy, you dont need to pass the SAT to graduate. I thought I heard about that someone but im wrong I just checked. Its just to get into college. Different scholorships require different scores like the Gold Seal and Bright Futures Medallion scholorships require you to get a 970 while another scholorship requires a 1270. My bad.

 

[LadyHatake]

Ugh, SATs :/ I was 40 points away from a 2000 but decided not to take it again xD


ah well~

And AGHHHHHHHHHHHH/ I hate school ;___; I hate worrying about my exams and papers and how I did/will do on them ;____;

 

[PaperYomiko]

Doesn't it piss you off how you have to pay like a hundred bucks JUST to take the GRE? Argh.

But don't worry about the test itself, it's not that bad.

Gah, I haven't even thought about the cost yet and I'm going to have to take two, since most schools want the literature subject test

Meh, I'm sure it won't be too bad, but it's not the level of difficulty that makes me hate standardized testing. For some reason, I'm not that great at them, for sure, but what I really hate is sitting in those huge rooms for four hours, starving and bored out of my mind

Actually, maybe that's why I don't test well, because I'm always too hungry during them.. damn my metabolism!

 

[Koen]

if I really read all the comments of you guys, those SATS are something to be taken serious

anyway good luck gdupninja

 

[~Lilium~]

Ugh, SATs :/ I was 40 points away from a 2000 but decided not to take it again xD


ah well~

And AGHHHHHHHHHHHH/ I hate school ;___; I hate worrying about my exams and papers and how I did/will do on them ;____;

almost 2000!!!! so smart!!!

 

[Epul]

So, about this SAT thing, how many points do you usually need to get into a good college??? Does your school exam also counts in your evaluation to get into college? I mean if you get very good SAT results and crappy grades at school, can you get into a good college?

 

[rhapsody blue]

So, about this SAT thing, how many points do you usually need to get into a good college??? Does your school exam also counts in your evaluation to get into college? I mean if you get very good SAT results and crappy grades at school, can you get into a good college?

well i took the sat when 1600 was the highest score available. if you wanted to get into a very good college (ivies, top 25), you needed a score at least above 1400 or i might even way 1500.

if you have great grades but a low score on standardized tests, it means that your school inflated the grades. if you had a low gpa but a high sat or act score, it meant that you were not living up to your potential aka lazy in school work.

i know examples of both classes, and most went into decent schools but nothing like the highly selective ones.

 

[Koen]

Those Sat are they on the same moment for whole country, or does the date depend from state to state and is it an obligation to all schools and students?

 

[Samurai キョー]

There are many different test dates for people to take the SATs. For example, I am taking the SATs in June 14th of this yea. And then you could take it again and again until you satisfy yourself with the best score you can get lol. But yeah there are tons of dates for taking the SATs.

 

[LadyHatake]

The testing dates are national, usually once a month a few months out of the year. There's multiple locations in each area, usually at local high schools. The current possible score for the SAT is 2400. 800 for math section, 800 for your writing, and 800 for reading and comprehension. A lot of schools don't even look at the writing (an essay) so they look at the composite of the math + reading/comprehension. A top school will want to see anywhere from 1300-1600 from those two sections alone. It depends on the school. But SATs aren't the only factor in an admissions decision at a college. There's a whole slew of other things that are considered for admissions.

 

[Calibur]

i scored a 820 or 840 when it was still 2000. or was it 1600. i forgot. i graduated in 05. hahaha. and i still got into a CSU. w00t! =] gg california!

 

[rhapsody blue]

But SATs aren't the only factor in an admissions decision at a college. There's a whole slew of other things that are considered for admissions.

exactly. schools consider test scores, grades, activities, community service, leadership position, essays and teacher recommendations altogether. they want to make sure that a student is well-rounded and active. however, they also want to make sure that you are actually involved in your activities (hence why they ask about your time commitment since any discrepancy is a red flag).

i scored a 820 or 840 when it was still 2000. or was it 1600. i forgot. i graduated in 05. hahaha. and i still got into a CSU. w00t! =] gg california!

i'm guessing it's the 1600 one since they started the 2400 version for the class of 2007. i'm glad that i didn't have the writing section since i hate writing an essay under limited time.

do you go to csu northridge? i know someone from that university.

 

[miyi]

i scored a 820 or 840 when it was still 2000. or was it 1600. i forgot. i graduated in 05. hahaha. and i still got into a CSU. w00t! =] gg california!

what CSU? my bro goes to Cal State LA..

do you go to csu northridge? i know someone from that university.

I live like 15-20 minutes from CSUN....and I know several people there

 

[~Lilium~]

wow this is a cool layout!!! so how's everyone doing?

 

[baboysai]

I am not fine... because my paper's deadline is tomorrow and i haven't started on a single thing. And I wish I could, but I'm tied with org activities that *need* to be done today.

 

[~Lilium~]

I am not fine... because my paper's deadline is tomorrow and i haven't started on a single thing. And I wish I could, but I'm tied with org activities that *need* to be done today.

bb good luck... its afternoon there right now right? or noon? u have a day hope its not a long paper.

 

[rhapsody blue]

I am not fine... because my paper's deadline is tomorrow and i haven't started on a single thing. And I wish I could, but I'm tied with org activities that *need* to be done today.

you can do it, bb! if i could write a research paper in two hours, you can finish your paper in no time! i have complete faith in you!

~lil~

how are you? how was the sat? you did take it this past saturday, right?