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It gives us a goal to aim for and helps us track our progress during our study time.  \nYour score target needs to be different from everyone else’s, because you have different goals from them. You need your own score target to aim for, based on data.  \nIn this guide, we’ll teach you how to research what your score target needs to be.  \nInstructions  \nYour SAT score target really depends on what schools you want to apply to. We’ve created a worksheet to guide you through the process. I highly recommend you print out the next page before going further.  \nSAT Score Target Worksheet  \n\n| School Name | 25th Percentile (of 2400) | 75th Percentile (of 2400) |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n|  |  |  |\n| Average |  |  |\n\nMy SAT Score Target Total Score:    \n(we recommend you use the average 75th percentile score calculated above)  \nMath:   Reading:   Writing:    \nGot it printed out? We’ll be filling out each line of this worksheet.  \nFirst, fill in the schools you want to get into on the left.  \nFor each school, we’re going to find out what SAT scores their students got. Google this phrase: “[name of school] average SAT.” For example, I’ll search for U of Alabama:  \nMost schools will have an [about.com](about.com) link, as shown here. Some schools will list scores on their own websites, which you can use to double check your numbers.  \nThe [about.com](about.com) page lists the 25th/75th percentile scores for U Alabama. This basically covers the middle 50% of all students admitted to U Alabama. Sum up the scores across all 3 sections and enter them in the worksheet. For this example, the 25th percentile is 1490, and the 75th percentile is 1870.  \nDo this for each of the schools. Then, calculate your score target based on the instructions. 4  \nHere’s an example of a sheet I filled out:  \nOnce you’re done with this, I recommend you do two things:  \n• Share it with your parents. This will get everyone on the same page. Plus, they’ll be impressed that you’re taking the initiative to set your own goals.  \n• Tape it to your wall. I want you to think about your score target every time you study. This is your goal, and you’re going to meet it.  \nDon’t get stressed out by your score target. You can reach it. Every single student I’ve worked with has met his or her score target if he or she put in serious effort to study. 5  \nAND NOW WHAT?  \nThrough this guide, you’ve learned how to find your own SAT score target. This is your personal target – not your friends’, not your teammates’. So block out what everyone else is doing and focus on your own prep.  \nYou might now be wondering how to best study for the SAT. If so, check out our free Ebook on that topic! We survey the advantages and disadvantages of different methods of test prep including self-study, classroom, and tutoring.  \nClick here to get our Ebook Comparing Test Prep Methods!  \nor call us at 1(866) 811-5546, where one of our Academic Advisers will walk you through the best options for you and your family.  \nWe’d love to hear from you.  \nFinally, if you found this guide helpful, please share it with any other people who might benefit.  \n-The PrepScholar Team","cbCaimmDnACvVRii","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimmDnACvVRii","pdf",459084,"English","# Setting a Score Target\n## SAT Score Target Worksheet\n## How to Research School Percentiles\n## Using the Target for Studying\n## Next Steps and Sharing Resources","[{\"question\":\"Why is setting a concrete SAT score target important?\",\"answer\":\"A score target provides a clear goal, helps track progress during studying, and enables students to tailor their target to their own admissions goals using data.\"},{\"question\":\"What information does the SAT Score Target Worksheet require?\",\"answer\":\"The worksheet collects each school’s 25th percentile and 75th percentile scores (out of 2400), then sums section scores and recommends using the average 75th percentile as the total score target.\"},{\"question\":\"How do you research a school’s SAT score percentiles?\",\"answer\":\"Search for “[school name] average SAT,” use sources that list 25th/75th percentile scores (including about.com links or the school’s own website), and enter the summed totals across Math, Reading, and Writing.\"},{\"question\":\"What should you do after finishing the worksheet?\",\"answer\":\"Share it with parents, tape it to your wall, and review your target whenever you study so the goal stays clear and motivates consistent effort.\"}]","Calculating Your SAT Score Target - Setting a Score Target - A Guide | PDF",1790054600,15]