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<p>I've been debating whether or not to retake my SATs for a few months now and it is really stressing me out (I never thought I would be that person...) Basically, i got a 2240 but my writing score was only 690 because I completely bombed the essay. I know I can try to show my writing strength in admission essays and by saying I've written for the Tucson Citizen newspaper or whatever but I really really really just need advice... especially from people who been there done that. I'm afraid that my SAT score might exclude me from the top schools.<br>
Here are some stats on me:
I'm taking 3 SAT IIs + 3 AP exams this May
I've taken 3 AP exams (Calc AB,BC and Euro)- gotten 5s
I'll be VP for NHS next year and I do 2 other main volunteer things- VP on a Youth Board, Board of directors Representative
PSAT -226
Taken 400 level courses at U of A for 2 semesters (A first semester, not sure about this semester yet)
USABO semifinalist...( but definently not finalist!)</p>

<p>I've been looking on this website a lot lately and I have to say some things depress me :) like when people talk about their not so fantastic stats...</p>

<p>So just some help because I don't really have anyone else to ask...
Thanks</p>

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<p>Colleges are more interested in your CR/Math than your writing score.</p>

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<p>Probaly shouldn’t retake it. Idk, I got 2240 and got into Stanford/Ivies. Of course, having extracurriculars like doing research for a really long time or something will balance it out, so don’t sweat it.</p>

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<p>Thats what im worried about-i dont have any really great extracurriculars… and ive already gotten 2 Bs last semester in French</p>

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<p>does anyone else have advice?</p>

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<p>A 690 isn’t “bombing the essay.”</p>

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<p>If you have only taken it once, then I don’t think it will hurt you to try one more time.
Remember, it takes alot more than a high number to get into the top schools.</p>

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<p>Take it again. I got perfect multiple choice but only an 8 on the essay which gave me a 680, I read all the tips (write two pages, use three examples etc.) retook, got a 10 on the essay and perfect multiple choice again and ended up with an 800. You have a great shot at a 2300+ superscored, go for it.</p>

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<p>ummm actually i think getting a 6 on the essay counts as “bombing it” :slight_smile:
thanks for all the advice- i just was concerned that i need the extra boost from the SATs to balance out other stuff… even tho i realllllllly dont want to retake :)</p>