<p>CR: 750
M: 800
W: 750</p>
<p>I'm worried that my CR (and maybe W) score may be too low for some of the schools I'm applying to. I was 2 questions on CR away from getting an 800 and I was 1 question and 1 essay point away on W from getting an 800. My goal is to get into the 99th percentile on all sections (at least 760 on CR and W...) but I'm afraid that I can easily make careless errors on a retake and end up with a lower score.</p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>
<p>I got 2400 and I am worried that i will get into any ivy. So you should definitely be worried. Be prepared for rejections in the spring.</p>
<p>FYI, my test scores are the only redeeming things on my application since my GPA (3.69 W) and class rank (below top 25%) are horrendously low. Naturally I want to get the highest score possible.</p>
<p>So I do have a legit reason to make this type of thread unlike most other people that make similar threads.</p>
<p>work on your GPA. nuff said.</p>
<p>Use your own judgment; making a thread like this seems to annoy people on this board because no one has any clue how to answer such a personal question as “Should I retake the SATs?”. </p>
<p>If you’re sure you can do better and its worth it then go for it. (though getting those last 50 points seems to be more or less dependent on luck) And I don’t see how a 20-50 point improvement is worth a retake.</p>
<p>@featherz: I am, but it’s not like I can drastically change it now.</p>
<p>@prospect: If I do end up deciding to retake it, I will obviously aim for 2400. Is there much of a difference between 2300 and 2400? If I can pull this off, will taking it for the 4th time look bad?</p>
<p>An extra 100 points on the SAT won’t save you now, if you have a weighted 3.69. SAT scores are usually below GPA, and your score wouldn’t correspond to your GPA at all, which can even hurt you, if they think of you as a smart, but lazy kid. Your only chance is your GPA. So work on that. Def wouldn’t recommend taking it a fourth time.</p>
<p>If this is already your third time, I wouldn’t recommend retaking it. Your scores of 750+ are extremely solid. I recommend working on bringing up your grades instead of studying for another retake.</p>
<p>Give it a rest (rolls eyes). It seems like you’re asking for compiments, so quit being a braggart on standardized testing. Besides, a perfect score won’t help in college admissions if your GPA sucks. That’s all.</p>
<p>^I was wondering when will someone say that. lol</p>
<p>Rofl chill out Phasmatis. Just because a person has a high score and asks a question about a high SAT score doesn’t mean they’re trying to brag or garner compliments. It’s a possibility, but it’s not necessarily true. </p>
<p>To answer your question, your SAT does not need to be worked on. You still have a quarter of your senior year left to try and raise your GPA even by a small amount. As people have previously said, GPA and transcript are more important than your SAT score. A 2300 is fine for pretty much anywhere; it will not be that which keeps you out of any college. Your GPA and class rank, on the other hand, could be problematic as many upper tier schools (ones you would need a 2300 for in the first place) like having their students in the top 10% of their class. I wouldn’t retake personally, but the decision is ultimately up to you. How much would studying for this upcoming SAT detract from your chances of raising your GPA?</p>
<p>hahaha, sry for being harsh guys. Just wanted to see responses to a flat out rude comment on CC. I totally agree with WedgeDawg tho. Ryanxing, don’t worry…you’ll be fine. there is no need to retake. 2300 is awesome and with the time left, Im sure u can pull up GPA! best of luck for the future! lol.</p>
<p>How low exactly is your UW GPA if your Weighted GPA is a 3.69?</p>
<p>^ 3.55.</p>
<p>After 1st semester of Senior year, assuming I get straight A’s, which I am currently, I will have 3.60 UW and 3.83 W. Still terribly low even though I’m taking 5 APs.</p>
<p>Meh. I guess retaking the SATs won’t help much, huh? I am still itching to get a higher CR score though.</p>