Just took the SAT... - Page 2

tynan88 · #16 05-07-2005, 06:47 PM

How Long is the SAT? And when is it taken...I know we have 3 hour exams for every course at the end of year 12 but that is all

CreepingDeath · #17 05-07-2005, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ryan8472

It sucked, tho it really wan't that hard. I still didn't enjoy it. Anyone else taking it soon? Anyone already taken it?

I took my SATs, and got third in the school. My mother was still disappointed.

seeker007nmss · #18 05-07-2005, 07:56 PM

SAT. ACT, PSAT, GMAT..... Glad those are all behind me! I had the OLD types, none of these new fangled ones!

Geez, that was over 20 years ago.... now where is my walker?

hayley · #19 05-07-2005, 10:13 PM

I think everyone should post their SAT/ACT scores. Separate the wheat from the chaff. Start our own caste system.

GateandGarden · #20 05-07-2005, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hayley

I think everyone should post their SAT/ACT scores. Separate the wheat from the chaff. Start our own caste system.

I don't even know what a "good" score is supposed to be on the SAT.

amber · #21 05-07-2005, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GateandGarden

I don't even know what a "good" score is supposed to be on the SAT.

It used to be 1400, right? 700 on each subject.

GypsySorcerer · #22 05-07-2005, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by amber

It used to be 1400, right? 700 on each subject.

I just remember the Saved by the Bell episode where Jessi got pissed for getting a 1205.

amber · #23 05-07-2005, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

I just remember the Saved by the Bell episode where Jessi got pissed for getting a 1205.

yeah...uh, er...no....I saw that show first when I was pretty old. I was like..."man, this show is soooo crappy!"

But then, I didn't like Punky Brewster when I was 9, thought it was trite, badly written, and overwrought....so I'm probably...uh..."special"?

To be fair, I did like that show, with the magic cube girl..."Out of this world"? which was also really bad. I think, the more magic stuff a show has, the better I will like it...

Jessica Leigh · #24 05-07-2005, 10:46 PM

1600 used to be a perfect score... i know one guy who got it... he was so socially inept he could barely talk... really... he muttered a lot.

if you fill your name/ addy all that info out correctly they automatically give you two hundred on each verbal and math i think... so as long as you can spell your name right you'll automatically at least get a 400 (on the old sat that is)

Brad · #25 05-08-2005, 05:25 AM

Once again to preface my responses, I rarely post and like to read mostly. But unfortunately standardized tests are near and (not so) dear to my heart. The SAT, took it twice...scored decently the first time...took it again for ****s and giggles and went went up 130 points, so I guess it was worth doing.

You think the SAT was bad, wait until you decide to do tests for grad school and beyond. Not sure how the GRE and LSAT are, but the MCAT SUCKED!!! It was 8 hours and exhausting. Thank God I did well enough to not have to take it more than once...I think I definitely would have gone insane after a second round of that. Then, to top that off, my Step 1 (first part of medical licensure) was at least 8 hours long as well and all on computer! That SUCKED so bad!!! Now I get to take Step 2 in September and I think that one is 10 hours...God help me. This is gonna be the test from HELL!!! I can't imagine trying to recall 3 years of med school "knowledge" for one test. Once that test is over, someone just needs to hook up an IV to me and pump the ethanol directly into my veins to save everyone time!

But, anyway, good luck to all of you suffering through the SATs. It's a stressful time in your life, and I'd like to say it really matters, but... I think unless you're trying to go to a really prestigious college, your score really doesn't matter except to make sure you score high enough for the minimum acceptance. (JMHO, of course) In fact, I'd say the PSAT might be more important so that you can get an awesome financial aid package if you're a national merit scholar.

Oh well, just my 2 cents...going back into lurkdom for a while. Just figured I'd post an additional opinion. Good luck to everyone taking tests in the near future (and beyond).

Brad

ryan8472 · #26 05-08-2005, 05:31 AM

For they who asked....The test was about 5+ hours long.

ryan8472 · #27 05-08-2005, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Brad

Once again to preface my responses, I rarely post and like to read mostly. But unfortunately standardized tests are near and (not so) dear to my heart. The SAT, took it twice...scored decently the first time...took it again for ****s and giggles and went went up 130 points, so I guess it was worth doing.

You think the SAT was bad, wait until you decide to do tests for grad school and beyond. Not sure how the GRE and LSAT are, but the MCAT SUCKED!!! It was 8 hours and exhausting. Thank God I did well enough to not have to take it more than once...I think I definitely would have gone insane after a second round of that. Then, to top that off, my Step 1 (first part of medical licensure) was at least 8 hours long as well and all on computer! That SUCKED so bad!!! Now I get to take Step 2 in September and I think that one is 10 hours...God help me. This is gonna be the test from HELL!!! I can't imagine trying to recall 3 years of med school "knowledge" for one test. Once that test is over, someone just needs to hook up an IV to me and pump the ethanol directly into my veins to save everyone time!

But, anyway, good luck to all of you suffering through the SATs. It's a stressful time in your life, and I'd like to say it really matters, but... I think unless you're trying to go to a really prestigious college, your score really doesn't matter except to make sure you score high enough for the minimum acceptance. (JMHO, of course) In fact, I'd say the PSAT might be more important so that you can get an awesome financial aid package if you're a national merit scholar.

Oh well, just my 2 cents...going back into lurkdom for a while. Just figured I'd post an additional opinion. Good luck to everyone taking tests in the near future (and beyond).

Brad

I can't imagine testing for that long. That's torture.

thepoetinmyhear · #28 05-08-2005, 05:36 AM

I took the SAT about five years ago and most of schools I was looking at required SAT scores and Three SAT II score (one of which had to be writing). I know nothing about the new SAT but am I to assume that it has just incorporated the SAT II writing into the general SAT?

DownOnRodeo · #29 05-08-2005, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Just took them today like you. It was torture, my back hurt afterwards and yeah the actual tes was tough too considering I haven't taken Math in years.

I get a sore neck about 5 seconds into tests. I guess it's the tension/stress.

GateandGarden · #30 05-08-2005, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by thepoetinmyhear

I took the SAT about five years ago and most of schools I was looking at required SAT scores and Three SAT II score (one of which had to be writing). I know nothing about the new SAT but am I to assume that it has just incorporated the SAT II writing into the general SAT?

Do you mind if I ask what schools?