Is 2240 good enough?

Test Preparation
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<p>Hi, I'm currently a junior, graduating in the summer of 2012. I took the SAT I for the first time in October, and got 2240 (770 Math, 740 CR, 730 Writing, 11 Essay). </p>

<p>I'm an International Student (Canadian citizenship), but I'm currently studying in a British School (A-Levels) in China. (Yeah everything's mixed up).</p>

<p>I'm hoping to apply to the Ivies and other top schools like Stanford, MIT, USC for something like Engineering (Undecided still, I could end up doing anything from CompSci to International Relations). </p>

<p>My question is whether there's any point in taking the SAT I again. My counselor says there isn't, but since it's a British school he doesn't have that much experience with the US. I hear that SAT scores for International students are scrutinized more, and I'm also worried about the 770 Math (I got one question wrong...bad curve this time) will look bad if I apply to Engineering.</p>

<p>Should I focus on SAT IIs (Taking Math II and Physics) or should I take the SAT I again? (I've gotten up to 2350 in mocks). </p>

<p>Thanks, and sorry if it's a wordy question, I am in a bit of a complex situation....</p>

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<p>since u r a junior , you have plenty of time to prep so u can retake</p>

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<p>you should definitely take the SAT more than once…but those are solid scores to start out with–nice work.</p>

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<p>^</p>

<p>Agreed. Retake, you have plenty of time to refine</p>

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<p>Yeah thats really good for first time. Retake and Focus on your subject tests as well</p>

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<p>This made me laugh. By your logic, engineering schools only look for students who are PERFECT in their math section…this is false.</p>

<p>Great score though. You certainly seem capable of getting it higher, so why not try?</p>

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<p>i’m a junior, took the october SAT as well, and i also scored a 2240 (770 CR, 760 W 710 M)
I’m definitely planning on retaking it, maybe in january.</p>

<p>if you think you can do better, give it a shot!</p>