<p>Ok, before you say I'm crazy or whatever, here are the details:</p>
<p>I got 800 Math, 800 Writing, and 760 CR. During practice tests I usually got 770-800 for CR and around 740-760 for Math, so really I was expecting a slightly higher score for CR, but on the actual test I made a few dumb mistakes. I know that if I retake, even if I do better on CR (no guarantee anyway), I might get a lower score on Math. But on the other hand, don't colleges place more emphasis on Math + CR scores, even if a 40 point disparity won't make that much of a difference? </p>
<p>I don't know if this matters, but in terms of grades I'm doing much better in English than Math, so that should show that I don't suck at English, right? </p>
<p>I just...I guess I could retake the test, but I'll have to put more effort into studying for the SAT, and finals/APs are coming up in about two months, and I'm taking 3 subject tests in June. I don't know if it's worth it, considering I might do the same, or worse. My grades are around the a/a- range at a very selective high school, and I'm aiming for Top 20/25 in terms of colleges. </p>
<p>So, should I retake in May? Also if I took Literature as one of my subject tests, would that help?</p>
<p>A 760 does not mean you “suck at English”. Seriously, enjoy your score, and never think about the SAT I ever again.</p>
<p>You’re in the 99th percentile for like every subject. A 1560 is an elite score. Don’t kid yourself.</p>
<p>I know people that are in the Ivy League and MIT and all of them hover around 2300. Consider yourself fortuante to have such a high score and don’t waste your time retaking the damn test.</p>
<p>But honestly, you’re in the 99th percentile and it would be foolish to try for those last few CR points when you say that you “normally” score 770-800. </p>
<p>I scored 760 CR, 750 Math, and 800 Writing on the March test but I’m a lot stronger in math (my favorite subject, it has always been a cakewalk). I made stupid mistakes as well but there’s a point where you should be satisfied with what you have done - you are past that point for the SAT scores wise.</p>
<p>If you don’t get into a college, it won’t be because your SAT score was too low. Congrats on the score and concentrate on your SAT II’s.</p>
<p>You should NOT retake. The risks far outweigh the possible rewards (if any). You have put yourself in the top tier of scorers, so you now need to spend your time doing awesome and significant activities to really make yourself stand out. There is zero doubt in my mind about this.</p>
<p>Know that your score is good enough for any school you apply to.</p>
<p>But if you think you could retake the SAT and get a 2400, DO IT. </p>
<p>A perfect score, in your case, is certainly possible, and it WILL HELP YOU a lot in the college admissions process. (Every year, thousands of people get 2300+; only a couple hundred get 2400.) On the other hand, if you think you would possibly score lower a second time, or if you’re satisfied with your current score, devote your time to other things. Only do it if you’re willing to take a risk.</p>
<p>Perfect score does not help you increase your chances at admissions. Once your score is in 2350+, it’s just as good as 2400, not a whole lot of difference. It’s a matter of getting one question wrong. Would you pick someone over one question? Probably not. Spend some times on the results thread and you’ll see. If your GPA is not in line with your SAT, it’s worse.</p>
<p>Retake. These kids are lying to you, they just want an advantage in the admissions process. They will tell you to be content with a 2360, while they retake their 2380’s and 2390’s. You have nothing to lose by retaking the test. </p>
<p>No retake. DS got a 2330: 740 on the CR after an 80 on the CR on the PSAT, so a similar situation to yours. He got into Harvard yesterday. People who get a 2400 are a dime a dozen as far as applicants to top schools are concerned.</p>
<p>You have much more important things to focus on than a retake. You did terrific on your first sitting. Frankly, I think taking it again would make you seem weird, except that admin counselors would probably forgive you because they know the anxious nonsense that applying to college can provoke.</p>
<p>@ perfect: Are you a ■■■■■ or are you serious? I’m not in here for a flame war but I don’t feel like most people (even CCer’s) retake 2380’s and 2390’s as commonly as you are suggesting.</p>
<p>@ OP: If you are retaking for a pride thing or just to see if you can achieve a 2400, then you might be inclined to retake (I’ve seen others consider doing so for that). But rest assured that colleges won’t look at that 760 and think “wow, there’s a huge disparity.”</p>
<p>C’mon, OP. Forty points on a test like the SAT is like 4 or 5 questions. If you retake, you’re risking missing one on the math section, which will halve your gains, even if you ace the other two sections. Miss another question in math, and you’ve probably lost points! Look, nobody here is lying (except perfect36, who’s either trolling or deluded) to you; unless you’re truly obsessed (in which case, might I suggest a Subject Test?), don’t bother with the stupid retake.</p>
<p>And to perfect36, might I say, that’s absurd and paranoid. OP has nothing to GAIN from retaking a 2360, and plenty to lose: Time, relaxation, an entire Saturday morning, and however much one spends registering and preparing for an SAT.</p>