<p>Before you say that 2340 is by far good enough for the Ivy Leagues and other top tier colleges, please hear me out!</p>
<p>CR: 800
M: 770
W: 770 (12)</p>
<p>First off, are colleges able to see the subscores for writing? Would they be able to see that I did really well on the essay and really poor on the multiple choice? </p>
<p>Basically, I KNOW that I can do better on the math and writing sections. On practice tests, I have been continuously been getting 800s on both sections; I guess I just made a few stupid mistakes. If I retake, I'll 99.99% get a higher score on at least one of the two sections. </p>
<p>However, would it be detrimental if I get a lower score overall? What if I get a 2320 (R: 750, M: 800, W: 770)? My Super Score would be a 2370, but the second score as a whole is lower than my first try. Would colleges notice that, and "take off points"? </p>
<p>Lastly, am I just making too big of a deal? Are SATs even that important to colleges? </p>
<p>Thanks in advance; I by no means am stating that scores lower than 2340 are bad; this inquiry is more or less a personal question :)</p>
<p>Nah 2300 to 2380 are on the same level. Colleges know it is only a difference on a couple of questions. They won’t judge you or deny you just because you missed two more questions or something.</p>
<p>You’re freaking out way more than you should be. And, you can’t be 99.99% sure you’re going to get a better score; you would have been able to do it the first time. Be happy.</p>
<p>Some schools insist on no score choice- send all scores. Is that because some people spend inordinate time studying specifically for the test, and retaking it to perfect it? These schools want good people who spend their time doing things they love and are good at, not conniving privileged sycophants devoting excess resources of time and money in trying to out-game the admissions process. If they see multiple sittings, or a second sitting after an astronomically phenomenal score, what pile do you think they will put you in? Go ahead- you know you can do it, and it will give an ego boost. But consider the message you are giving- that your worth lies in 50 or 60 points on someone’s imperfect standardized test, and not on spending that extra time learning new things or helping propel society forward.</p>
<p>Do not retake. It is high enough. </p>
<p>Don’t be silly. It’s fine. Many schools (not even just top-tier ones) disregard the writing score anyway.</p>
<p>I am retaking a 2330- 730 W (76 MC 8 E) this November to correct my lopsided score</p>
<p>@Robots156 It honestly won’t make a difference if you do end up getting a 2400.</p>
<p>Yes, try and get a 2400 this time ;)</p>