DUKE SAT composite best scores..?

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<p>Hey,</p>

<p>I am considering retaking the SAT. Although I had a solid old SAT score of 1480- 790 Math, 690 Verbal, my writing was a bit low of 640 (This was the SAT II Subject Test). I have 5 other strong SAT II scores (720,790,790,800,760), but I really do not mind to retake the NEW Sat for the sole purpose of increasing my writing score.</p>

<p>Thus my question is...do you think if I retook the NEW Sat to increase my writing score to say perhaps 750 or above, however, with the sacrifice of perhaps lower math and verbal scores, (I hear the curves are harsher), thus assuming I score 740 Math and perhaps 640 Critical Reading, DUKE will only collect my composite test scores from the two tests, old and new??? After all, this will be the first time that I will take the NEW sat. </p>

<p>I do not intend to pester with these standarized test questions as I have received advice on to perhaps just write solid essays or that my other SAT II scores are great that the writing wont be considered or even the fact that this is the first yera of the induction of the NEW SAT and that the process of writing may be a bit flawed and also the idea that 2/3 is english biased, affecting the minority, nonnative test-takers. </p>

<p>Thus, considering Duke Admissions, what would be your best suggestion. I kind of only have time to devote to the Writing Section rather than entire test because I will only have one time to take it before Early Decision (I will be taking it internationally and there is only one in November, not in Oct for me).</p>

<p>So, please any suggestions?</p>

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<p>people REALLY over analyze SATs and their importance.. if u feel you can do better.. take the new one.. if not.. dont... they will see all of your scores so.. even if u retake and do worse its not like they wont see your higher scores on the old one</p>

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<p>are you applying ED?</p>

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<p>Even with other good SAT IIs, your Writing score will still be considered. It's a required test at Duke. I would try to get that writing score above 650 at the minimum, and above 700 if you want to be safe. Was your score hurt more by the multiple choice or the essay? If it's the essay, then definitely work on that, but also cross your fingers and hope you get nice graders. :) Because it's subjective, the essay is where you're more likely to have your score go up (or down).</p>

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<p>yes ED is my choice</p>

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<p>Then stop stressing so much, you have a good shot.</p>

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<p>but I do not mind retaking. I want to put my bet foot forward, but in this sense, is it worth retaking????????????????????????</p>

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<p>yeah, retake it, it always helps - only if its not a big hassle though</p>

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<p>for those who have taken both Subject SAT II and the NEW test writing, do you think that the essay portion is graded easier on the NEW Sat></p>