Does retaking the SAT look bad on a application?

Test Preparation
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<p>I took the SAT today and I think my score will hover around 2000, maybe 2100 (I tend to be very pessimistic). I am considering to retake it because I do not think my scores W&CR will be high enough to aim at a top school even though I literally aced the Maths section (I solved each section in just 10 min). Do admission officers pay attention to multiple retaking? Would they be reluctant to admit a student who has taken the SAT twice?
If it can help, I have never put a foot in an english speaking country and never have a true conversation in english (Without relying completely on my native language) I learned english in my bedroom, LOL. Would they consider that? Does it look impressive or not at all? Can they accept a second retaking under these circumstances? Moreover I have heard that writing a conclusion in the SAT essay was advised but not mandatory; however, I had not time to finish it (It is quite frustating mainly because my last sentence I wrote was a dependant proposition). If my essay is well written, at the very least correct, would I cope with it?
With regard to the experimental section, Does it count if someone score better in it than in another section? Finally, How many test dates are they before the regular admission's deadline (~1st January) because I would like to take the subject tests too (I don't think I will need a second retaking for them)</p>

<p>Thank you in advance :)</p>

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<p>3 test dates</p>

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<p>Can you tell me the exact dates please?</p>

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<p>Bump… Bump…</p>

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<p>Lots of schools already allow Score Choice, so just be chill</p>

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<p>I would advise taking the reasoning test three times, max. Any more and test taking starts to look like an extracurricular. Almost everyone retakes it, for some of the highly selectives it’s actually recommended (probability dictates that you might get a score boost of ~30 points on each section or if you take it three times. For score choice schools, that’s a boost of ~90 points without studying!) Factor in first-time nerves and any studying and you can raise it even higher. I’d highly recommend taking it again. For reference, I got a 2100 the first time, a 2250 the second, and hopefully even higher (I’m hoping for a math boost of ~50-70 points) on the June 1st. Granted, those score jumps were the result of a LOT of studying, but still. Long story short, retake it. It can’t hurt.</p>

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<p>As long as you’re improving at least +100 there is no harm in retaking. But if you’re improving by +30 for the last 3 tests, it doesn’t look good.</p>