<p>That isn't necessarily true. My initial score on the SAT math was a mere 500. The fourth time I took the test; however, I scored a 700. Each time I took the test my score gradually improved. My English was always great (690), but it took practice to ascertain the 700 Math. I would not discourage anyone from taking the test more than three times. Generally, Universities do not average your scores either. They take your best scores from one sitting or multiple sittings, depending on their policy.</p>
<p>SAT twice
ACT twice
SAT subject tests once</p>
<p>SAT three times (fourth in Dec)
ACT two times
SAT II Japanese twp times
SAT II US History two times
SAT II Literature one time</p>
<p>So many Saturdays wasted, haha.</p>
<p>qwilde, "ascertain the 700 Math" makes no sense; do you mean "EARN the 700 Math"?</p>
<p>SAT once
ACT never
SAT IIs twice (never took a single SAT subject test more than once though)</p>
<p>You shouldn't take SAT more than 3 times; same for ACT</p>
<p>I read in a book once that 50% of the kids that take the SAT take it at least twice...</p>
<p>2270 in one try. Take that biatches...</p>
<p>Qwilde, I find that incredibly encouraging. I've only taken the SAT once, as a seventh grader, and got a 590 on the math section. Since then, I've taken an ungodly number of practice tests, and I don't seem to be improving much. I just cannot break 700 for whatever reason, even though my academic performance or whatever seems to imply this shouldn't be the case. Of course, all of those were kind of half-hearted efforts-- I didn't check my answers, just set down the test and started grading it after I finished each section. Your explanation gives me hope that I can maybe improve after I actually, um, study.</p>
<p>Lunar_years, you should be proud of your scores. You must keep in mind that a 1000 on the SAT (excluding the writing section) is approximately the average for a college bound SENIOR. Don't worry too much about the SAT. I am assuming you are relatively young, considering you took the SAT in the 7th grade, so you still have a substantial amount of time to improve (if need be). Unlike most tests the SAT does not determine your intelligence or your IQ; it merely measures your ability to take the test. I have a friend who is practically a mathematical genius, but he performed poorly on the SAT simply because he was not accustomed to the type of questions. Contrary to popular belief, you can study for the SAT. The same types of questions are continually asked, they are just rephrased and rehashed each year. There are also a few tricks: Process of Elimination (starting with C) and Plugging in. My advice would be to avoid taking the test hastily: be prepared. Unfortunately, I took the SAT when I was fourteen and fifteen, I was not "mentally mature" enough, and scored only slightly above average. Since then; however, I have studied diligently and subsequently scored higher on the test. Colleges aren't really concerned with how many times you take the test; they just want to be able to report high scores. Admission officers are aware and have admitted that SAT scores do not reflect intelligence. There is actually a growing disgruntlement with the ETS. Very few test takers are even aware of their sordid history. The test was originally designed by the bigot Carl C. Brigham, who wished to prove that Caucasians were the most intelligent race (he would be dismayed to discover that generally Asians score higher than any other race). He believed that “race mixture” would pollute the gene pool and create intellectually inferior citizens. The SAT is a fascist tool of social warfare, which favors affluent Caucasian males. (Sorry for ranting)</p>
<p>Most colleges will take your highest score in one sitting (UC, BU, NYU, etc.) and some will take your highest combined scores (USC). Just don't worry, you will do fine. Simply focus on your grades in school (including freshman year), as they are the most crucial factor in college admissions.</p>
<p>... And aznoverachiever we are all very appreciative of your humility (2270). Those who proclaim their greatness are exposing their weakness. I actually intended to write acquire, instead of ascertain, but I unfortunately made a mistake, which I am able to admit. So, thanks again for your pedantic discovery: the world is such a better place.</p>
<p>SAT: twice
ACT: twice</p>
<p>sat three times, act once ,sat II (two tests) once each.</p>
<p>aznoverachiever, I totally pwn you.</p>
<p>2370 (800M/800V/770W) on one try. :P</p>
<p>SAT I- 3 times. SAT II- twice</p>
<p>SAT:</p>
<p>Eight times (including December 2006 that I'll be attending).
Yes, I know that 3 times is the Max.</p>
<p>ACT:
N/A.</p>
<p>Sati: 3
Satii: 2
Act: 1</p>
<p>I've taken all different SATiis when I took them; 3 each time.</p>
<p>I know colleges only see the ACT scores you send, but do they see how many times total you've taken the test?</p>
<p>SAT II: Twice, 4 tests (1 in one sitting, 3 in the other)
SAT I: 3 times
ACT: Twice</p>
<p>SAT I Pre-2005 (Johns Hopkins): Twice.</p>
<p>The analogies on the old SAT were SO easy... wish they were still around :(</p>
<p>@username10</p>
<p>No, and if you don't trust me, see the bottom of Page</a> 56 of the ACT Educators Guide to see what a college report looks like.</p>
<p>Thanks Coopjust. That is very good to know.</p>
<p>I took the SAT exactly once (just the SAT I, no subject tests at all). I never took the ACT. </p>
<p>But your main question is the subject of a FAQ post. </p>
<p>Don't worry about it. The College Board keeps figures of how many students do retakes on the SAT, </p>
<p>and what you'll find is that a MAJORITY of SAT-takers take the test more than once. Colleges are used to this and have set policies to consider a student's highest scores.</p>
<p>Thanks, Coopjust, for the link to the ACT publication. Interesting.</p>
<p>SAT I: Nov 2005 (didn't take it) May, Oct 2007
SAT II: June 2006 (shouldn'tve taken), Nov 2006, June 2007, Nov 2007</p>
<p>And Dec 2007 for backup.
I only took one SAT II every time..</p>
<p>I took June alternate date SAT I and October SAT I.
Two SAT II before that...my reading and writing scores went down 10 each the second time i took it actually</p>
<p>Took SAT in June 07, Oct 07. Overall improved 170 points.
Taking the ACT in Dec 07 and will be my first/last time.</p>