<p>I know that MIT looks at the highest of each of your sections, so having a 36 in all sections would be nice. However, 34 and 36 aren't that different, and a 29 in science might inadvertently have an adverse psychological effect.</p>
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<li><p>Should I retake the SAT?</p>
<p>March 2011
CR: 740
M: 790
W: 670--only missed three MC ?s but got a 7 on the essay</p></li>
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<p>If I do retake the SAT, what are some tips to improve my writing?</p>
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<li>My cousin teaches at MIT, so does this improve my chance of getting accepted?</li>
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<p>Please don't take this as if I think standardized test scores are most important. These are just some general questions on bettering my application--not a "what are my chances" thread.</p>
<p>1) I’ve read a lot of posts by MIT admission committee members, and they don’t seem like they would hold it against you for the 29. They are pretty straightforward–if they say they superscore, they mean it. I don’t think there would be a subconscious effect because I don’t think they hold these tests in a particularly high regard.</p>
<p>2) I wouldn’t retake for writing, as MIT doesn’t care about that section. They have said that.</p>
<p>If you do retake for the writing, try to tell one (or two, if you must) specific and INSIGHTFUL story, preferably with some personal impact. Collegeboard has some tips/examples for good essays on their website.</p>
<p>^ In a good way. I remember at the MIT info session, the presenter talked about their geographic diversity. He said if we know anyone from South Dakota, let him know.</p>
<p>So i’m a senior in high school and my parents need me in a safe spot first before i can apply to colleges in USA. I’ll graduate in 2012 and i’ll be attending BUET which is the best in Bangladesh. MIT does projects with it sometimes but that’s not enough for me. I want to apply for freshmen year in the fall of 2013 as soon as can. So i’ll be going through my applications in July or August, 2012. </p>
<p>A)Since i’ll already be in a college by the time i apply and not long enough for a credit transfer will i go through the high school senior applications for 2013? </p>
<p>B)If so then what about the mid year report i’ll be getting in January, 2013? I mean do i ask my school for them now using the forms for 2012 from MyMit account? </p>
<p>I haven’t gotten answer to these questions from anyone! Time is short. Help please??</p>
<p>OP, don’t send in the first ACT score - just keep the second. The second looks much better than the first (if you care about how a score “looks”), and having all 36 superscores won’t matter that much, considering your second score is 36s across the board with a 34, which doesn’t matter anyway. </p>
<p>Don’t retake the writing - that section seems always to be a crapshoot…I retook it for the writing and ended up getting the same score because the curve is so harsh (-5 MC and 10 essay = 690)</p>