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MY SAT SCORE ?

yasmin — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 13:22:21 GMT

hi mindfish i am entering the 12th grade in few months and all i get till now as my score is 1180 i entered 3 times the SAT exam so i would like to ask if u can help me get a score so i can enter college and grade 12 ?

thank u

How do I enter the classroom?

Bill Huston — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:50:52 GMT

Here's how you enter the classroom:

1. on the top of your mindfish page, click "Classroom"
-or type the following URL into your browser (http://www.mindfish.com/user/classroom.aspx)
2. if you haven't signed into the site yet, you'll have to before you see the classroom information
3. find the class you're looking for (date and time, etc.)
4. click "Connect to Classroom"

It will take a couple of minutes to connect you to the classroom and you may be asked to download a small java file. Don't worry; this is all normal.

You can connect to the classroom at any time. However, teachers (and other students) will only be there at the class times listed on the Classroom page.

I want to know exactly when the classes are by my local time zone!

kean — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:48:46 GMT

I want to know exactly when the classes are by my local time zone!

Any advices?

upgrade special features

Abdelrahman — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:04:33 GMT

What are the special features if I upgraded ?

How do I change my mindfish password?

Bill Huston — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:49:38 GMT

Here's how to go about changing your password:

1. Sign in to the site using your old password
2. Click "Edit" in the upper right hand corner of the page (next to your name)
3. On the next screen click "Sign-in Information"
4. Click "Change Password"
5. Enter your old and new password
6. Click "Change Password"

You should be all set!

How do I use mindfish?

williamc — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:31:15 GMT

How do I use mindfish Pro?

williamc — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 22:29:41 GMT

What is a "good" SAT score?

williamc — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:39:24 GMT

SAT scores are just one of several factors considered in the college application process. However, their importance shouldn’t be underestimated. While college admissions officials will often tout the holistic approach they use in making decisions, a good SAT score often can make or your break your acceptance.

While a “good SAT score” is extremely important in the college application process, a “good SAT score” is different for every student. The test makers have built the test so that the median score is around 500 for all three sections. This means that roughly half of all the students who take the SAT score above and below a 500 in each of the three sections. In order to determine what a “good score” is for you, you will need you need to consider the score ranges of the schools you are interested in.

For many state schools and less competitive private schools, a student should shoot for scores in the mid 500s and a combined score above a 1600.

For most selective public and private schools, a good score is usually above a 600 in all three sections or a combined score above a 1900.

For top tier schools, a good score is usually above a 700 in all three sections or a combined score over 2200.

If you create a profile on mindfish.com, you will be able to select the schools you are interested in and see the scores you need to shoot for. While it is tempting to look at the low number of a school’s score range when deciding what score you need, you need to consider that most students on the low side of the range have extraordinary circumstances surrounding their acceptances. Consequently, we have listed the mean of the schools scores so that you can try and shoot for the upper 50% of a school’s score range.

Below are a few top schools and their corresponding SAT score ranges. Focus on achieving the scores you need for the colleges you are interested in and avoid comparing your scores to your friends’ scores when deciding if you have a “good score” is.

Duke

· Critical Reading: 660 - 760

· Mathematics: 680 - 780

· Writing: 660 - 760

Harvard

· Critical Reading: 690 - 780

· Mathematics: 690 - 790

· Writing: 690 - 780

MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

· Critical Reading: 650 - 760

· Mathematics: 720 - 800

· Writing: 660 - 760

Middlebury

· Critical Reading: 640 - 730

· Mathematics: 650 - 740

· Writing: 650 - 740

Pomona

· Critical Reading: 710 - 780

· Mathematics: 690 - 770

· Writing: 690 - 770

Stanford

· Critical Reading: 660 - 760

· Mathematics: 680 - 780

· Writing: 670 - 760

How much can I expect my student's scores to improve?

williamc — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:37:44 GMT

We typically see improvements of approximately 200 points on the SAT.

A student's score improvement is contingent on many factors, but motivation and amount of study time are the most significant. With diligent effort (i.e. attentive study and consistent practice over a period of 6 to 8 weeks) most students can expect to realize score improvements of around 200 points. Because standardized tests require a specific style of thinking, steady practice is the surest way to develop stronger testing skills. With hard work and a concrete goal, most students can achieve their objectives.

College Options

Devin — Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:09:05 GMT

I am planning on going to the University of Findlay, and I know that you cannot include all colleges in your options, however I can not set any goals for myself because Findlay is not on the list.

Should you guess on the SAT?

Ryan Krug — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 18:33:55 GMT

Most students incorrectly think that the SAT penalizes guessing. While the SAT does take off a quarter point for each incorrect answer, this should not be looked at as a penalty.

If over the course of an SAT you decided to leave five questions blank you would receive 0 points for those five questions. On the other hand, if you guessed without any confidence on the same five questions, you would, on average, get one question right and four questions wrong. The SAT would reward you with one point for the correct answer and -.25 points for each of the incorrect answers. The combined total for the five questions would still be zero. Thus, the guessing penalty doesn’t actually penalize you for guessing.

If you follow the Mindfish approach, you will be able to eliminate two or three answers on every question, and as a result you would expect to get more than 1/5 of your guesses correct. Consequently, it is ALWAYS in your best interest to guess if you can eliminate answers! Just make sure you choose answers that make logical sense and don’t be afraid to pick words you don’t know on the sentence completion questions.

How is the SAT scored?

Bill Huston — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:57:48 GMT

The SAT consists of three sections: Math, Reading, and Writing. Each section is scored out of a total 800 points possible. Therefore, the total possible score is 2400. Students actually receive 200 points on each section by default, so the score range for each section is really 200 - 800 points.

The national average SAT score tends to hover around 500 on each section, or a total score of 1500.

The following is the way scores are calculated on the test:

Each correct answer = +1 point

Each incorrect answer = -.25 points

Each answer left blank = 0 points

These points are tallied up to determine a student's "Raw Score" on the section. The raw score is then converted to a real SAT score (200 - 800) by using a chart like the one below.

Where in my school’s score range do my scores need to be?

Ryan Krug — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 17:57:25 GMT

Most schools provide a range of scores in an annual score report, which you can find on www.collegeboard.org. While you might think you need to be in the stated range to be accepted, this is usually not the case. Schools make exceptions for many of their athletes and special circumstance students. Consequently, the score range is actually not a valid representation of the scores needed for traditional acceptance.

For example, if you are looking at a school that displays an SAT math range of 620 – 720, do not assume that a 630 will be acceptable. More than likely, you will need to score above a 670 to be considered a strong candidate.

Should my student take the SAT/ACT as a Sophmore?

Ryan Krug — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:36:36 GMT

I often here parents tell me that they had their son or daughter take the SAT/ACT as a sophomore to "just give it a try" with no pressure and no preparation. This is NOT a good idea! While there is value in getting early test experience, there are better, safer, and cheaper ways to do it.

1. Students often struggle unnecessarily without any preparation, and as a result they will develop a poor sense of confidence if their scores come back lower than expected. This can often work against them when they begin to prepare during their junior year.

2. Despite the score choice policy offered by the SAT and the ACT, highly selective schools on both the East and the West coast now require students to send ALL of their scores. This means that a student would have to send in his low sophomore score along with any higher scores.

3. Both the ACT and the SAT offer official practice tests; "The Official SAT Study Guide" and "The Real ACT Prep Guide" provide several actual practice tests along with answer keys and general preparation advice. In order to get the most out of a simulated practice test, make sure your student takes the test in one sitting in a distraction free environment.

What is SAT "Score Choice?"

Bill Huston — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:28:36 GMT

About a year and a half ago, the College Board introduced Score Choice. This new score reporting policy allows students to select which SAT scores they send to colleges. Basically, students can take the test multiple times and select to send the scores from the test date with the better results. This policy mirrors what has always been the policy for the ACT.

Although Score Choice seems like a boon for students who take the test more than once, the policy should be viewed with some skepticism by some parents and students. Several schools (including Yale and Stanford) have publicly stated that they will not accept Score Choice and still want to see all of a student's test scores.

Click here to read more about Score Choice on the College Board website.

When should my student take the SAT?

Bill Huston — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 18:55:02 GMT

In the old days, high schools juniors would take the SAT once in May and be done with it. This is no longer the case.

Most students end up taking the SAT twice. And, with the new Score Choice policy from the College Board, many student will be able to choose which test scores to submit to colleges. What this means is that it's usually a good idea for students to take the test early in the second semester of junior year.

My overall philosophy with test prep scheduling is that the student should try to finish the process by the summer after junior year. There are no SAT tests offered during the summer. Because of this students tend to lose a lot of momentum during the summer and have to spend a significant amount of time and energy refreshing old material after the summer.

I am a proponent of taking the test in January. The January test date is nice and early and allows students plenty of time get their scores back, learn from the experience, and prepare for another test date later in the semester. Also, the January test is one of only two tests per year for which the College Board offers their "Question and Answer Service." This service allows you to order a copy of the January test. It usually takes 6 to 8 weeks to receive the test copy in the mail, but once you have it, it is the best tool for students to learn from their SAT experience and prepare for the next test. The only other test for which this service is offered is the May SAT.

Do you get an email when I post in this forum???

Mario — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:22:34 GMT

Hello there...please let me know.

Thanks!

I can't see my incorrect answers..

Dee — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:23:37 GMT

I rarely get one wrong, but when I do, it's never the first answer. That's the only one that the program allows me to see. No matter what browser I use (chrome, firefox, or even the crapfest that is IE), I get a white page when I try to click "show all questions" or go to the next one... I know it's not just me. I even disabled all ad and popup blockers and tried it on another computer.

Can I use mindfish while I’m on Facebook?

Bill Huston — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:24:00 GMT

Yes! You can find SAT Quest at: apps.facebook.com/satquest

Also, if you fan our Video Vocab page on Facebook, you will receive daily vocabulary videos in your Facebook stream. Check it out at: www.facebook.com/videovocab

You won’t be able to see your mindfish profile and SAT Scorecard on Facebook. But, if you link your accounts with Facebook Connect, all of your SAT Quest data from Facebook will be beamed over to mindfish.com to help build your study plan and score predictions.

What is Facebook Connect and why should I use it?

Bill Huston — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:23:00 GMT

Facebook Connect is a tool that allows you to link your Facebook account to your account on mindfish.com. Facebook Connect has two sweet features:

1. You can log into mindfish.com with your Facebook account. No new password to create and remember.

2. If you play SAT Quest on Facebook, all of your game data and study information will be sent over to mindfish to help build your test prep plan.

Sounds good! Take me to my profile so I can link my mindfish and Facebook accounts!

How do you come up with my goals on SAT Scorecard?

Bill Huston — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:21:30 GMT

“Your Goal” in each of the three SAT subjects (Reading, Math, Writing) is based on the schools that you select on the right-hand side of your mindfish profile.

You will see three scores (Reading, Math, Writing) for each school in your “Schools” widget. Each score is the average score of incoming freshman for last year. To build your goals on your SAT Scorecard, we take the highest average score in each subject from the schools you select.

What if I need extra help?

Bill Huston — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:19:34 GMT

If you’d like to talk to someone about mindfish or your test prep process, please “Start a Conversation” with Bill Huston or Ryan Krug , the founders of mindfish. We can answer any questions you may have and are also available for one-on-one test preparation.

How do I find other users: friends, tutors, etc.?

Bill Huston — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:18:02 GMT

You can search for other mindfish users in our “Find People” search field on the left-hand side of your profile page.

If you’re having trouble finding a specific person, click the “See Everyone” link and you’ll see a list of all mindfish.com users presented in alphabetical order.

How do you come up with the “Projected Score” on my SAT Scorecard?

Bill Huston — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:14:30 GMT

“Projected Score” is an estimate based on your engagement with SAT Quest. We take your correct and incorrect answers and run them through some complicated equations to build “Projected Score.” We factor in your accuracy, a question’s difficulty level, the percentage of certain question types on the actual SAT and several other pieces of data to come up with our best guess at your SAT score.

You may notice a green and red “Projected Range” stripe on your scorecard. As you play SAT Quest more, this range will narrow. Basically, the more you play, the more accurately we’re able to estimate your SAT Score. So, get crackin’!

Why can’t I see the Vocab Videos?

Bill Huston — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:13:00 GMT

What web browser are you using? Right now mindfish videos are supported by Internet Explorer and Firefox. We’re working hard to make the videos compatible with all major web browsers as soon as possible.