did i screw myself over?

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<p>hey</p>

<p>new guy here.</p>

<p>i've taken the SAT twice: once last december, and then again this april.</p>

<p>december (2330):
CR: 760
Math: 800
Writing: 770 - 10 Essay</p>

<p>april (2280):
CR: 800
Math: 770
Writing: 710 - 9 Essay</p>

<p>question(s): how bad is it that my writing dropped 60 points/total score dropped 50 points? do ivies/top colleges really only look at the best from each category?</p>

<p>i'm aiming pretty tops for college...and considering taking this test again.</p>

<p>thanks a bunch</p>

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<p>1) Are you insane? The difference between a 2330 and a 2400 is miniscule. Taking the test again was a waste, IMO. Your above average in terms of SATs at most, if not all of the top colleges.</p>

<p>2) Yes, they look at the best. It's about potential.</p>

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<p>well....i dont wanna wrorry you though, but i know UCs indeed look at your best sitting. anyway, most others, at least i believe, take the highest ones</p>