Is there any problem if my SAT I score is almost 2 years old when I apply?

Test Preparation
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<p>I took the test in Jan, 2011, and got a good score (in my opinion). Never thought about retaking it as I abhor the SAT, and can't think of wasting time actually studying for a test like this. But, my score is going to be about 2 years old when I apply. Would that be a problem?</p>

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<p>I'm pretty sure that adcoms are not gonna sit with a magnifying glass and a diabolical grin, analyzing every number/date and trying to find the smallest reason to declare why I am not worthy of a college education, but I still wanted to check if scores that are kind of old might hamper chances....</p>

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<p>Tests taken in high school can be used for admission; tests taken in 8th grade or before cannot. If taken in high school fact it is two years old when applying makes no difference.</p>

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<p>Those scores will be valid as long as you took the test in high school. IMO, colleges might even be impressed if you got good scores as a sophomore or maybe even as a freshman!</p>

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<p>I got a 2240 in freshman year, and I am pretty sure that if I retake the test in junior year (when my mind has matured more) I could get in the high 2300s. However, is it okay if i DON’T retake the test in 11th grade? Will the colleges see that my decent score (2240) was taken in 9th grade and then assume that I could improve but chose not to retake it? </p>

<p>Or should I retake it for the higher score (even if I REALLY don’t want to) in 11th grade?</p>

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<p>@Agrasin, IMO you should take it again junior year. It shows that even though you are innately smart, you also have determination to go above and beyond.</p>

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<p>In the words of my daughter: “why would I want to waste another Saturday morning when I have a perfectly good score already”?</p>

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<p>^ Perfectly good might not be good enough, especially in today’s admissions climate. I second that you should study up and take the test again. A 2300+ score could push you over the edge for some of your dream colleges.</p>

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<p>Well, all the past admits from my country (I’m an international) who got into top-20 college had scores ranging from 2100-2230. Many 2250+s were denied, as were many 2300s over the years. I guess after you enter a certain range, SATs matter very little, esp for internationals. Hence, I’m not worried about my 2230 being low or anything.</p>

<p>I was just kinda iffy about the fact that it was old, or at least going to be come December.</p>

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<p>I’ve personally emailed many upper tier colleges like MIT, Stanford, Berkley, and they were all fine with taking SAT scores from sophomore year.</p>

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<p>Studious, you actually think a 2300 has a better chance than a 2240?? </p>

<p>[Harvard</a> University- SAT Scores](<a href=“http://www.satscores.us/MyChances/My_Chances.asp?MyChances_Profile_ID=220727&College_ID=166027]Harvard”>http://www.satscores.us/MyChances/My_Chances.asp?MyChances_Profile_ID=220727&College_ID=166027)</p>

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<p>That link refers to the applicant pool. Go ahead and look at Princeton’s admissions statistics page.</p>