<p>So I'm considering taking the SATs one LAST time...
My SAT scores from November are:</p>
<p>Math: 710
CR: 760
Wr: 790</p>
<p>And from January:</p>
<p>Math: 760
CR: 730
Wr: 770</p>
<p>So a combined (mix/match) score will be a 2310. I know this sounds crazy, but I got the score report the other day from the January SAT and it said that most score higher after another testing. Do you think it would behoove me to the test one last time to try to improve all around? Or do you think this is a waste of money?</p>
<p>Personally, I think that when you're in the 2250+ range, what distinguishes you from everyone else is what you've done in 4 years, not in 4 hours. You're obviously very bright. Take that outside the classroom, improve your ECs, volunteer work, get a start on the essays, etc. That will look much more impressive than a 20-pt increase in score. That's my 2 cents anyway. Good luck!</p>
<p>I am someone that took the test four times and I would usually tell people to take the test as many times as possible, but in this case, i think you would be better off not taking it. That statistic they told you in the score report is only an average, so it doesn't really say anything about you. If you were not able to get into a school, i am POSITIVE it isn't because of your sat scores, they are competitive everywhere.</p>
<p>You have great SAT scores that are high enough to be competitive at any school, I'd go out and do something fun with your Saturday and your $40...</p>
<p>okay...thanks everyone for your insight. i have reasons to go either way...i KNOW people do get higher scores but im hoping that my ECs and school work will really stand out. thanks again!</p>
<p>You really can't get "higher" scores in the eyes of the admissions folks. 760 is statistically the "top group" and a 780 or even an 800 is not going to impress them any further.</p>