[x byul satang]

I'm planning on taking the SAT II Korean in November. For the people who have taken it in the past, how was it?

I speak Korean at home, but I'm not completely fluent so I'm kind of scared that I will end up with a bad score and since it's only offered in November and I'll be a senior by then, it'll be my only chance to take the test.

Also, how did you guys prep for this exam?

[plusone]

i got a nice huge krn sat2 practice test book
i missed it last year and im taking it this november too
theres no way ull get under 770 if you speak krn at home frequently, i heard, but anything under 800 is like 'disgrace' cuz even 800 is like 60th percentile i think

[orangegurl89]

i got a nice huge krn sat2 practice test book
i missed it last year and im taking it this november too
theres no way ull get under 770 if you speak krn at home frequently, i heard, but anything under 800 is like 'disgrace' cuz even 800 is like 60th percentile i think

Umm... 800 probably isn't 60th percentile.
Lots of people who take the test are FOB Koreans or fluent,
so I'd think the curve is LESS generous than anything.
But that's just my opinion, I could be totally wrong.

I took it last year...

But I wouldn't recommend taking it unless you are fluent.
I came here from Korea when I was 8, and some of the grammar was still tricky.

If you're still going to take it, get a review book and do all the practice tests.
Mine had like 17 tests or something. I finished the book and got an 800~

[plusone]

^lol well even if it isnt 60th percentile its a pretty low percentile lol

[erure]

that will be your only chance to take the test.

i'm fluent and i got 800 on it but i studied quite a bit a week before the test. loads and loads of practice tests and listening sessions, because it's easy to make a small mistake which will throw you off from the 800 which is already like 65% percentile =0=;; just study and don't underestimate it and you'll be fine.

[chibifry]

I speak it fluently and I got a 750.. mad embarassing *disgrace*. But I think thats probably cause I omitted like 3 questions in listening cause I spaced out and then I had to try & concentrate -.- sucks. But yea the percentiles are brutal. 2nd worst after Chinese. Only available in November.

Tip : SKIP THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE CD! I didnt know so many students did. Stupid me I let them play and wasted a crap load of time.

[krndo_odette]

I thought fobs from Korea can't take the SAT II in Korean. This girl from my church says she's not allowed to take it. But that makes sense though.

[chibifry]

I thought fobs from Korea can't take the SAT II in Korean. This girl from my church says she's not allowed to take it. But that makes sense though.

Don't listen to her anymore lol

[seohee]

it all really depends on your level of korean...but if you're not as fluent as many of the people who take the test, definitely practice over the summer. as for me, i didn't practice at all and took the test and got an 800, but i'm REALLY fluent in korean...as in, it's easier than english for me.

so yeah, practice! some of the things on the test can confuse people (even those who speak fluent korean), and make sure to pay attention on the listening section ^^ don't space out.

[sarangyunho]

I thought fobs from Korea can't take the SAT II in Korean. This girl from my church says she's not allowed to take it. But that makes sense though.

hahahahahahaha. trust me. ur allowed to take it. and to quote chibifry: "Don't listen to her anymore lol" minus the lol.

[iNNOCENT*]

how can 800 be in the 60th percentile if 800 is the highest score you can get?
i'm planning on taking it in november. i missed it last year >_<

[erure]

how can 800 be in the 60th percentile if 800 is the highest score you can get?
i'm planning on taking it in november. i missed it last year >_<

percentile is like this. when you are placed in the 60th percentile, that means you did better than 60% of the test takers which means 40% scored as well as you did which means 40% of the test takers got 800.

[LDYxCR1STAL]

it is likeeee 3rd grade level (about) for the most part.

g`luck!

[plusone]

how can 800 be in the 60th percentile if 800 is the highest score you can get?
i'm planning on taking it in november. i missed it last year >_<

because a large number of kids (40%) get 800s. so therefore, since even if you get an 800, you only performed better than 60% of all other krn sat2 test takers, an 800 can be in teh 60% percentile
percentile means the percent of kids you performed better than lol

[ms.park]

so basically, anyone can take it if they want too?

[aznfishyfart]

i think 800 is like in the 70th or 80th percentile range im not sure
but tis pretty low
i think it consists of like grammer stuff but i dunno
its probably not worth taking if u dont get an 800 cuz then ull be like in a really low percentile

[Omphie]

Since the percentiles are so low, would colleges look at the percentiles or the score itself?

[flyaway]

doesn't matter what percentile is because when ur scores are sent to colleges the percentiles don't get sent. and yeah the percentiles are kinda sad...i got 63? or 64 percentile for 800 chinese

[viedeluxe]

I heard it was REALLY easy stuff like easy conversations and comprehending stuff.

[krndo_odette]

Don't listen to her anymore lol

oh. hahaha. Idk but that's what she told me