Don't know what to do! Help me!

Test Preparation
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<p>So I'm really unsure of what to do right now. So far, I've taken the SAT twice, in January, and then again in March. The first time, I don't know what happened, I guess it just wasn't a good day, and I ended up with a 590 CR, a 620 W, and a 770 M (1 wrong). Then, after I got my scores I was really disappointed, so I signed up (late by the way) for the March SAT, which was only three weeks later. I studied and practiced a little bit in those three weeks, but I didn't really do much. Then I took the SAT again, and scored almost 300 points better. a 680 CR, 760 M (1 wrong again!), and 800 W. So what I'm really not sure about is whether I should send both of my SAT scores to the colleges I will be applying to. I know it's only a ten point difference, but that could be a lot. Would the colleges see my first scores and then automatically deny me? Or think something is wrong with me cause I did so much better the second time? Would it reflect bad on me to send in that first one?</p>

<p>Also, I was wondering whether I should take the SAT again. As of now, I'm taking subject tests in May and June, so should I take the SAT again in October, just to see if I could do better in CR and get that 800 in math. Would that really make a difference, if I were to get, say a 720 in CR, and a 2300 overall, or is the 2240 good enough for the Ivies already?</p>

<p>Help!</p>

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<p>Bumpbumpbump</p>

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<p>You should send in both scores. Most schools would consider the best single sitting score or super score, so you will have a benefit in either case by sending both in. Many schools requires all scores anyway. You should focus on the AP and subject test for now. SAT at 2240/2250 is pretty good for all school applications. However, if you can score 2300+ consistently in your practice test, you may consider retaking it. Otherwise, you better use the time to work on essays or to enrich your EC over the summer. There is no point to retake it if you have reached a plateau within 50 points away from your current score.</p>