<p>I did only about 20(720 to 740) points better on the math SAT this time around, but my reading fell from a 770 to a 680. Do Princeton admissions officers really only look at your best scores only? Is it worth sending my score in for a 20 point increase in math (when my verbal fell by 90 points)? My problem is that a 720 is at the bottom of Princeton's range, while a 740 is at least in the middle of its range (im majoring in computer science) Money is not an issue. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks a bunch.</p>
<p>My d was accepted ED to Princeton. Princeton will look at your highest scores.It was her experience that SATS weren't the determining factor.You are where you should be.Of course high SAT scores alone don't necessarily guarantee an admit. In d's school a bunch of 2300 kids were deferred by P,Y & S. I do know that P is enhancing its creative arts program currently.If you have a talent in this area sufficient to audition in person it would be helpful.</p>
<p>similar thing happened to me. On my last SAT, I increased my math score from 660 to 730, but my writing score dropped from 760 to 660! (was really just paying attention to math that time around). I still got accepted so I really think they just look at your highest scores...after all, my first go around was a 1230 (old).</p>
<p>Don't worry about it. Colleges want you to look your best so they in turn can look their best (for taking the highest scorers). They also understand that people have off days.</p>
<p>Do creative arts include instrumental music?</p>
<p>Absolutely</p>
<p>Thanks for raising this question. A lot of people worry about this.</p>