<p>I did only about 20(720 to 740) points better in math this time around, but my reading fell from a 770 to a 680. Do MIT admissions officers really only look at your best scores only (MollyBatMIT do you know...lol)? Is it worth sending my score in for a 20 point increase in math (when my verbal fell by 90 points)? At MIT, my original score of 720 doesnt even fall in their range, but at least a 740 is within their range. Money is not an issue. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch.</p>
<p>Hmm... I'd have to say that at this point, sending in more SAT scores would hurt more than it'd help. You've got pretty solid scores, and 20 points can easily be dismissed as a fluke. However, the drop in CR from 770 to 680 might be a slight cause for concern. I'd personally let it stand as it is. </p>
<p>How are your SAT II scores? If your math SAT II is average / above average, I definitely wouldn't send the SAT I scores in. [740, 800] is the middle 50% for SAT II Math.</p>
<p>Of course send it in. To say it would hurt you is ridiculous. Definitely not a cause for concern.</p>
<p>^ are you being sarcastic???
everybody I am asking is giving me a different opinion lol
by the way my SAT II math 2c is 760
Thanks a lot... keep the opinions coming</p>
<p>It would not hurt you to send in the scores, but I don't think it will help much either -- a 20-point difference in math is not going to make or break your application. It's true that a 740 is the 25th percentile, but that doesn't mean that someone with a score of 720 is at a disadvantage relative to someone with a 740.</p>
<p>To answer your other question, yes, they really, really, really only do look at the best scores.</p>
<p>More to the point, the MIT admissions officers will be going into selection committee very soon, so if you are going to send anything, you must send it immediately.</p>
<p>Thanks a bunch Molly... I decided to rush the reports b/c my new composite score will be in the 1500's whereas the old one would have been in the 1400's (psychological difference)</p>
<p>do not send in the new scores. while its true schools will take your highest scores they will SEE that 90 point drop. its not worth the 20 point gain in math</p>
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do not send in the new scores. while its true schools will take your highest scores they will SEE that 90 point drop. its not worth the 20 point gain in math
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<p>Do not listen to this man. MIT sorts out its own information onto its own cards, etc, where your other scores aren't even present. The only one who knows what ALL your scores were is the first one to read your application, and he doesn't even really care enough to memorize the rest of your scores because he has more substantial work to do. After all the reading is done, and the time comes to pass around applications and summaries, no one asks "Woah, this score is great, but how many times did he have to take it?" They don't care. Neither should you.</p>