<p>I always feel that if you get 1450(CR+Math) and 750(SAT II), you've reach the point of diminishing return. Sure 1500 is better than 1450, but your time is better spent elsewhere ... like writing a better essay or getting your favorite club started.</p>
<p>smartmind,
In your hypothetical case, I would like to see the CR and Writing scores improve to upper 600's...then you are in range.</p>
<p>If you can write good essays, you can improve your writing score to 650 or better. A low writing score will raise eyebrows ... especially if you have polished essays. Here is an article that may be of interest <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/glogin?URI=http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/02/nyregion/02essay.html&OQ=emcQ3Deta1&OP=1b68bd08Q2FQ27haQ2AQ27-JVqQ7BJJ8XQ27XQ3EQ3EcQ27Q2BQ2BQ27Q3EXQ27IQ25Q7BaexJIQ27Q3EXaqqQ5BQ25fo8DY%5B/url%5D">http://www.nytimes.com/glogin?URI=http://www.nytimes.com/2005/11/02/nyregion/02essay.html&OQ=emcQ3Deta1&OP=1b68bd08Q2FQ27haQ2AQ27-JVqQ7BJJ8XQ27XQ3EQ3EcQ27Q2BQ2BQ27Q3EXQ27IQ25Q7BaexJIQ27Q3EXaqqQ5BQ25fo8DY</a></p>