<p>Take the SSAT twice?</p>
<p>No, most applicants do.</p>
<p>probably not. Some schools actually make their own composite score based on the highest scores for each section (verbal, reading, math). I was told, "the computer does it for us." </p>
<p>I think there is a general feeling out here that admissions are constantly looking for negatives. I don't know if that is true. Sure, you want to show yourself in your best light, but I think that, on the whole, they are looking for the best you - giving you the opportunity to prove yourself.</p>
<p>What does taking the ssat more than once really say? To me, it says that a student is thinking, "I can do better!" which is a pretty positive characteristic.</p>
<p>I regularly prepare kids through musical evaluations and competitions. What I always tell them (and it's true), is that the adjudicators WANT you to do well. Yes, they will eventually rank you against others, but they are also cheering for you. There is nothing you can do about your competition's performance.</p>
<p>You can take the SSAT test as many times as you like and just send the score that you want. The schools will not receive a composite unless you send each one. this involves paying extra to SSAT--that is, you don't accept their offer of free score reports, and just do it all later for a charge.</p>