<p>I've taken the SAT twice. The first time I got:
Cr: 640
Math: 700
Writing: 800</p>
<p>2nd time:
Cr: 780
Math: 710
Writing: 750</p>
<p>I know 710 is still a good enough score, but I really wanted it to be higher. Should I retake? What if I don't do as well on some sections when I do retake it? Do colleges truly superscore or would they see that as a negative?</p>
<p>Any insight would be of great help.</p>
<p>Are you applying to LACs or tech schools?</p>
<p>The “reachy reaches” I’m looking at include namely Stanford, Duke, and Brown. But I DEFINITELY want to do something science or engineering related so I wouldn’t be opposed to going to a tech school, but I havn’t taken a math SAT 2 (I have taken physics though) and my SAT math as you see is only 710. </p>
<p>Also, what tech schools would you suggest applying to if I decide to?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>If you think you can get the scores up, why not retake the test? Would it take away too much time from other worthy activities?</p>
<p>What if my critical reading goes down a bit (hopefully with more vocab work it wouldn’t, but you never know)? Will that matter?</p>
<p>For schools that superscore, there is no risk if your CR score goes down the next time you take the SAT.</p>
<p>I would definitely retake it again.</p>
<p>It is very tough to get into a top 15 school.</p>
<p>Perhaps raising your math score from to a 730 might be just the item that pushes you over the top.</p>
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<p>Are you serious?</p>
<p>I guess one more time wouldn’t hurt. If you’re confident that you can boost your score, then go for it. And don’t worry about CR dropping.</p>
<p>Of course, if you do well on the SAT II math II then it’ll cover for your 710. Something to think about.</p>