<p>Hi,</p>
<p>On my first SAT, taken on December, I scored a 2220. 800 CR, 700 M, and 720 W. Obviously this is a high score, but I was wondering if it would be wise to retake it and improve on my math and writing scores- with my 800 CR, perhaps I could superscore near a 2350-2400. Or I save my time and money, if my score is high enough for my reaches (georgetown, duke)?
How likely are retakers to improve their scores that are in my range?</p>
<p>I think your marks are high enough for Duke, though to be honest your math score is just fair.</p>
<p>But I really think that retaking the test is kind of waste. You can study one or two more AP course individually by saving the time.</p>
<p>self opinion</p>
<p>If u are confident that you can increase your score by at least 80pts then go for it. Otherwise a 2220 is adequate for admission to any us school</p>
<p>I would stop now - why waste any more time or money - these scores should get you into those schools. Spend some time on your favorite EC or community service instead.</p>
<p>My asian bro got into Brown, Cornell, UC Berkeley, UCLA with a 2220. </p>
<p>Just my 2 cents.</p>
<p>I would definitely retake it. Especially because the math is just about being careful.</p>
<p>Edit: I scored a 2260 first time and ended up with a superscore of 2310 after my second sitting with about the same level of preparation for each test.</p>
<p>I got a 2220 my first time and something like a 2240 my second… I took the act two times in between and did much better on that. I still plan on submitting my sat scores despite this. A 2220 is a fine score for almost any school unless you have a glaring fault in other areas of your app. For top tier schools like Duke and Georgetown (great choices btw) I would focus more on building a well rounded app because unless you get a 2330+ the difference is pretty insignificant</p>
<p>I would retake.</p>
<p>My kid raised his score by 100 points the second time he took the test, without much additional prep work.</p>
<p>Mere familiarity with the exam would help you.</p>
<p>And given that most schools superscore, you have little to lose.</p>
<p>The top schools are so competitive (Brown’s acceptance rate, for example, is SEVEN percent), that I think every little bit helps.</p>
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Twiiins! Exact same breakdown too, haha. Well, except that I took it in January :p</p>
<p>Floridadad-what months did he take them in…? does he think there was a difference (an easier test) when he scored 100 points more? My son has a 2160 and debating whether to take the all-feared hard March test or wait?</p>