How badly did I hurt myself?

Test Preparation
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<p>I was wondering if anyone could answer my question. I know most of the selective schools (such as some ivies) are taking the best scores for the SATs of applicants. I was wondering how negatively or positively my test scores will affect me: </p>

<p>New SAT I March: 800cr, 800wr, 690 m for a combined total of 2290. </p>

<p>I decided I wanted a 700 or better in math, so i retook in June. </p>

<p>June: 740 cr, 740 wr, 700 math for a total of 2180 (grrr... stupid essay). </p>

<p>So now I'm wondering, does the 700 math, which would give me a combined 2300 best score, and a 1500 of math+critical reading comparable to the old SAT, overcome the possible negative effects of having a 740 in writing and critical reading as compared to my March 800's?</p>

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<p>At almost all colleges, you score will effectively be a 2300. The 740 in CR and Writing (though by no means bad) will not be considered as most schools consider your highest composite score. (with the exception of the UC's and a few others). Just from a scores standpoint, you are starting on a good footing.</p>

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<p>You didn't hurt yourself, you're being ridiculous.</p>