Do ADMISSION OFFICERS turn away SAT scores when you have taken it three or more times?

Applying to College
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<p>I was reading this article that said that "taking the SAT or more times can scare admission officers." I have taken the SAT twice but I was looking to take for another two times (so it will result in four times that the SAT is taken); but rather. I should take one more time and that's it because I don't to turn away the attention from admission officers by taking it four times.
Info:
Took the SAT twice on Junior Year.
Will be senior and plan to take the SAT in October.
First SAT: CR-390; MA-560;WR-550
Second SAT: CR-400; MA-550; WR-460
The first SAT score was better job than the second. </p>

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<p>In average, students take 2 attempts in SAT. Also, statistics showed there is little improvement after the 3rd attempt. Remember, it is not a lucky draw that simply by retaking the test would not give you a higher chance for good score. You do need to prepare thoroughly before any necessary retake. If you did prepare thoroughly by doing many practice tests already, your scores suggest you have already reached a plateau. In other words, there is no point to retake it.</p>

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<p>You might want to try the ACT.</p>

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<p>@billcsho‌ As you can see, if my first time was better than my second time, obviously, I did not take the second time seriously…For this third time, having my lesson learned, I will be smart about it…and I am now using as many resources for preparation. </p>

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<p>Those scores are pretty much the same. There is not enough variation to be meaningful. You should not plan to take it 2 more times. Do not take it again at all unless you show meaningful improvement on practice tests. If you do plan to take it, prepare well and take it once. But as mentioned by Hunt, perhaps you will do better on the ACT.</p>

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<p>Right now your ~1500 SAT puts you in the 48th percentile of SAT takers. With your range of SATs, in all likelihood, the type of realistic colleges for you will not be sophisiticated enough nor care enough about the number of times you take SAT or ACT. Only very selective colleges with holistic readings of your application will notice or care. Your target schools will input your GPA and your best test scores and out pops a decision. </p>

<p>But like others have said, you should try ACT. </p>

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<p>You can also look at test optional colleges. <a href=“http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional/state”>http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional/state&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>And I would take a good look at your math skills and try to clear up any deficiencies before you start college.</p>