<p>Hey everyone....well i just took the October SAT and i got 720 in CR, 780 in WR and MATH. (i got 800 math in June and...i believe my math is pretty good...I never practiced and can work out all questions easily and quickly, i'm now wonder how could i get 1 wrong....)
and it was my 3rd try....my score increased 300+...
but the problem is, when i was doing practice tests, my worst performance was about 750 in CR....errr....and although 720 is still decent...i believe i can get a higher...at least 770?
so do you think a 2400 worths a 4th try...? i know other parts of app are also very important, and i really don't want to be looked at as a test-aholic...
so you guys...could you give me any advice?</p>
<p>If you've got the time, then go for it. I'd cap it at 4 tries though. 3 is a good number, and I think 4 is pushing it, but if it really bothers you that much, go for it.</p>
<p>Easton722, that's just cruel.
This isn't a "showoff" thread, he took the test three times... sheesh. </p>
<p>DanQ, I recommend that you not. Which colleges are you applying to? Most colleges don't mind exactly <em>what</em> score you get, as long as it hits 2200+. 2300, 2370, it really doesn't matter, as long as you've hit the general range of "overachievers". </p>
<p>Secondly, taking the test a fourth time is surely a gamble (doesn't necessarily mean a perfect score), and does not look good on your college resume. Third time is already pushing the envelope - I won't recommend that you push it further... basically, it's all or nothing now. All would mean 2400, and nothing would mean a score like 2330. You've taken it four times, you have the same score-ish, nothing exceptional - is that what you want colleges to see? Unless you're 100% sure that you'll score a 2400, don't go for it.</p>
<p>I agree that it's not worth it to take the test a fourth time for little more than bragging rights. A 2300+ is enough not to prevent you from going to any ivies. Additionally, CR is typically the hardest score to raise.</p>
<p>There is a slight difference between a 2300 and a 2400 if you're betting that colleges would use it as a tie-breaker. You have nothing to worry about if you're a solid applicant, but if you feel you need the slightest boost, and you're sure that you can improve, go for it. A 2400 is not necessary; you should be overjoyed if you get 2350+.</p>