Well, I just applied to college.

"Cebu" (animoo)
10/10/2014 at 12:27 • Filed to: HALP

Ijust applied to App State. I think you folks will find it agreeable- the Blue Ridge Parkway is right in the backyard, the Tail of the Dragon is not too far away, and it's got an Industrial Design degree. However, to complete my application, I have to turn in SAT scores- and ya'll know how difficult the SAT is.

I take it tommorow.

DISCUSSION (31)

kincai28 > Cebu
10/10/2014 at 12:28

SAT really isn't that difficult. Not trying to sound pretentious.

Leadbull > Cebu
10/10/2014 at 12:29

Take it twice.

I took the ACT twice and did significantly better the second time, simply because I was more familiar with it.

The practice tests can't adequately simulate the actual thing.

505Turbeaux > Cebu
10/10/2014 at 12:30

good luck. I took it still half drunk from the night before and unstudied for (I got snowed in 2 hours away from the testing center while visiting some friends at UCONN, had to wake up early and make the drive) - got almost 1400. Studied, took it seriously, retook it and got almost 1300. Go with your instinct is my advice here. Don't overthink answers.

macanamera > Cebu
10/10/2014 at 12:30

Dude! The SAT is not difficult! Just keep a cool head and try to finish everything. Read closely, be attentive...all that stuff. You should also take a bunch of practice tests to familiarize yourself with the format.

Also, don't be afraid to re-take it. A lot of the time, you see a big score improvement!

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Cebu
10/10/2014 at 12:31

I got a 1500 (700M/800V) on the old two-part SAT. Turns out, my "scholastic aptitude" is great, it's my study skills that suck.

I'm (loosely) in the area, and I have a younger brother going EE at Western Carolina.

For Sweden > macanamera
10/10/2014 at 12:33

Does the SAT even have calculus?

ihm96 > Cebu
10/10/2014 at 12:33

Are you a senior? If you are, them why are you just now taking your first sat?

macanamera > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
10/10/2014 at 12:33

1560, come at me bro!

macanamera > Leadbull
10/10/2014 at 12:34

I thought the ACT was easier. Only took it once, killed it.

Frosted > For Sweden
10/10/2014 at 12:35

It's mostly algebra.

I still bombed the math part >.>

macanamera > For Sweden
10/10/2014 at 12:36

I took it like 8 years ago, but if I remember correctly, no. Only basic algebra and trig.

Leadbull > macanamera
10/10/2014 at 12:40

I'm debating whether or not I should take it again, since future employers and/or grad schools might look at it.

RockThrillz89 > Cebu
10/10/2014 at 12:40

App? App?! Boooo!

Just kidding. I went to Wofford, little bit of bad blood between the football teams from when I was there a couple years ago (read: they destroyed us). App is a really good school. Two of my best professors at Wofford graduated from App.

Good luck on the SAT, it's not as bad as it may seem. Just relax and take your time (but not too much time since it is timed...).

m-b-w loves his SUBAROO > Cebu
10/10/2014 at 12:44

I just applied there too. Best of luck to you.

macanamera > Leadbull
10/10/2014 at 12:44

Grad schools don't care. They only care about GRE/ MCAT/ GMAT or whatever test is relevant. What did you get? If it's a good score, just stick with it.

Leadbull > macanamera
10/10/2014 at 12:47

29. Good, but not great. The math section is why I don't have a 32 or so.

I'm mostly worried about employers looking at it, since they look at everything nowadays.

macanamera > Leadbull
10/10/2014 at 12:48

Are you already in college?

Leadbull > macanamera
10/10/2014 at 12:54

Yeah, junior.

I'm on track to graduate with departmental honors from a good university, so I think I'm good, but I'd still like to bump that over 30.

macanamera > Leadbull
10/10/2014 at 12:55

Junior??? Dude, absolutely do not take it again, total waste. Focus on whatever test you will need for grad school?

treesmakewater > For Sweden
10/10/2014 at 12:59

no, sadly. I t does have a little trig but no calculus

Roundbadge > Cebu
10/10/2014 at 12:59

Like everyone else says, don't over think it. It's not that hard. Yes, it's long...but not something to worry about. Don't blow it off...get good sleep the night before, eat breakfast and trust your instincts. You'll do fine.

Leadbull > macanamera
10/10/2014 at 13:00

I know. That would be logical.

But, like, dude, like, over 30, dude.

treesmakewater > Cebu
10/10/2014 at 13:00

my sister is going there for graduates next year, it seems like an excellent school

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > macanamera
10/10/2014 at 13:02

FIST FIGHT

macanamera > Leadbull
10/10/2014 at 13:03

I got a 35. Beyond getting into college/ scholarship, it has done exactly nothing for me. No one has even asked!

Leadbull > macanamera
10/10/2014 at 13:04

But they looked. They know. They can smell it.

macanamera > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
10/10/2014 at 13:10