<p>I have an 800 SAT Math and an 800 SAT2 MATH2C and I wanted to go into engineering (Penn, Duke mainly). Will this help me since engineering is math oriented? My Verbal is less than spectacular (690) and I dunno if i can get that higher. I'm afriad that im too much of a lopsided asian. Any thoughts?</p>
<p>My son finds himself in a similar position, although he is not interested in engineering. Has the same math scores as you, but is interested in math/chemistry/business. He posed the question of retaking the SAT for just a better reading score. Two English teachers told him not to worry about it. If a college does not want you at 680 for the reading, what's the say it will want you at 700? He decided that he will not retake the SAT. </p>
<p>Whatever you decide, best of luck.</p>
<p>690 isnt that horrible, and at those top schools they will be looking more at your ECs and class rank to see if you are good enough. Mind you, I got 800M and 610V and got into top schools, but I had a high rank and good ECs. </p>
<p>The lopsided Asian is more like 800M, 800 Physics, 800 Chem and then 560 Verbal.</p>
<p>If you can retake and improve it, it will be better. But after 2-3 tries and the scores are the same then it's ok. Try to focus on other areas of your application.</p>