Do I Need Any More Testing?

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<p>Ok, so I have good ECs, a great GPA/class Rank, good teacher RECs, and can count on an amazing essay (I write pretty well). That being said, my SAT scores are within range for my target schools. Do I really need any more testing?</p>

<p>SATI: 2220 total (700M/720CR/800W 11 Essay)
SAT II: Bio E: 750
Math II: 780 (meh.. it's ok).</p>

<p>ACT: 33 (11 Essay)</p>

<p>I'm interested in:
Stanford (SCEA)
UChicago
Duke
Claremont McKenna
Princeton
Yale
Rice
ASU Barett Honors (Safety)</p>

<p>I most likely will retake the ACT in September, to bump it up by 1-2 points (I took it pretty much cold).</p>

<p>So, should I take another SAT II, like Lit or French, to "balance out" the above SAT IIs which are so far Math/Science? And should I retake my SAT I, when my ACT score is currently the 75th percentile for the schools I'm interested in (-Princeton/Duke), and will most likely increase by 1-2 points to be top 75 percentile even at Princeton/Duke?</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!!</p>

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<p>Take more SAT II's that aren't math or science. There are plenty of kids who get high scores in math and science. If you have the time, maybe think about taking the SAT I again to get 750+ on everything. If not, just focus on two or more other SAT II's. 2 or 3 is the bare minimum for a lot of top schools -- really, unless you're like an Intel Science Competition winner, they'd want you to take more than just 2 or 3.</p>

<p>Anyway, good luck!</p>

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<p>take one more SAT II</p>

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<p>I would retake the ACT if you can get it up to a 35 in practice, but not bother with the SAT I again. They're weighted equally, so just focus on one. </p>

<p>And yeah, balancing out your SAT IIs wouldn't hurt. Although if you're planning to major in a science field, I wouldn't worry about it. Your 11s on your essays will show that you can write.</p>