<p>I'm aiming for the top Ivies (Harvard and Princeton in particular) ... do you think I should retake a </p>
<p>CR 760
M 760
W 750 (12 essay)</p>
<p>I like how the scores are so evenly distributed. But added up, its a 2270 ...30 points short of the magical 2300. Thoughts?</p>
<p><em>yawns</em></p>
<p>The pointless threads ensue.</p>
<p>Will these people ever learn to think on their own?</p>
<p>Why don't you go outside and play or something?</p>
<p>omg not a perfect score!
you'll never get into the ivies! :O</p>
<p>it's more or less a tossup really;</p>
<p>think about whether you'll achieve more in the next coupla months by studying for SATs or focusing on extra currics or volunteering/work.</p>
<p>Go ahead and aim for a perfect score.</p>
<p>Your risk on the downside is much greater than any possible benefit. If you retake, it might portray you as a bit of a nerd who has nothing to do but study and obsess over grades. If you do not get into Harvard or Princeton, it certainly will not be due to your SAT I scores. Also, if your SAT I math and CR scores were each 30 points higher--790 & 790--it probably wouldn't make any difference as the top 25% for Harvard and Princeton average above 1590/1600 for the two sections. In short, you need a lot more than outstanding SAT scores to get into Harvard or Princeton, and 50% of the students admitted to these schools will have lower SAT I scores than you do.</p>
<p>Think of it this way
If the ivy schools reject you, it won't be because of the 30 or 50 or 70 extra points. You got a 2270, they got the message, you own the SAT and have the motivation and focus, you did it.</p>
<p>Now, if they do reject you, it will most likely be something else that is lacking, something that you could use your projected retake-SAT time on improving. This could be putting in a lot of hours at the Hospital or even writing better essays. </p>
<p>You have fulfilled the Ivy SAT <em>requirement</em> now go do as excellent on the other part of your apps. Good luck</p>
<p>^ well said.</p>
<p>Thanks especially to the last couple posters!! For anyone who is curious..I don't think I will be retaking</p>
<p>^^
laststopforme - You did not have to start this thread to begin with:
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/423556-should-i-retake-dont-laugh.html?%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/423556-should-i-retake-dont-laugh.html?</a></p>
<p>@OP: if you're sure you can improve to 2350+ go on and retake, it will look impressive, unless of course it's your 4th time taking the test.</p>
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Why don't you go outside and play or something?
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<p>Yea, if you think you can get above a 2350 then take it, or else its pointless/</p>
<p>Just retake it! I doubt those colleges will look down on you as an "obsessive nerd" for retaking- they know how hard it is to get in these days! Their 75th percentile line is somewhere around 2370 (of course this is not for individual students- that'd be somewhere lower, but still in the 2300s). I personally think striving for the best, unless you're already 2350+ where it's just luck whether you could improve, is always good. The obsessive stuff isn't based on what kind of score you're unsatisfied with, it's based on how many times you take it- don't exceed the magic 3.</p>
<p>Why not, if you can do better... I'd kill for your writing score.</p>
<p>your scores are good enough as is, but if you still feel unsettled, maybe just retake it for the luck of the draw. that is, the curve might be better another time you take it, or a specific section or two may improve and the other one may drop. colleges only care about your top scores from each section, so retaking couldn't hurt. but you're obviously well-prepared, so don't waste any time studying for it.</p>
<p>I would kill you for your reading and writing score but not for your Math score.</p>
<p>The only reason anyone should laugh at you is because you are asking not to be laughed at with a 2270. I know people that would put on a clown suit just for that type of score.</p>
<p>He didn't get that score for being well-prepared, he got that score on talent- not studying. Being well prepared is different. If you retake you should at least look at some prep books for good strategies and practice your weak points; make sure you know all the math formulas and practice them, and memorize grammar rules for writing. Especially because you didn't study at all for your first score, you should see what kind of score you can get with at least some prep. The admit rates for the 2200s and the 2300s is pretty different, so it's worth it to take it a second time.</p>
<p>I think he was saying- don't laugh at me, I know my score is already good, but I'm considering trying again, not don't laugh at me my score is terrible.</p>