<p>Some ppl said I should, others have asked me if I'm crazy...so should I? Btw, it was 800 M, 730 CR, 740 W (9 essay). I know my writing score would definitely go up, but is it really worth the time and money? I guess my top school choices are HPMS, which probably want 2300+. Also, I'm not very well-rounded; I don't have too many ECs, so would getting a really really good SAT score make my app look better...? Thanks in advance!</p>
<p>if i were you, i`d take it.
but then again, 2270 is pretty good.</p>
<p>hmm........</p>
<p>don't take it again. why would you ever do that. colleges, especailly HPMS, would think you're too tied up in the numbers part of you app. its better to put the time in ec's or pulling up that gpa rather than taking the test over again hoping you'll score a few points higher.</p>
<p>Take it,
Although your scores are outstanding without a doubt, what do you have to lose? If you think that you can boost your score, go for it. Who cares about the cost? Your college education will be a million times more expensive than retaking the SAT to actually get there.
Boosting your score can deffinitely increase your odds at getting in, even though you don't have many ECs, but surprisinglytop co lleges have rejected many people with perfect SAT scores. All colleges want to know is that you're prepared to enter their environment, do well in their classes and have fun.</p>
<p>I retook a 2220 and a friend of mine retook a 2290. Go for it...I bet your composite will take you to 2300+ even if you don't technically score higher.</p>
<p>Unless you've taken it 3+ times already. I think 3 is the max, unless you think you can pull some sort of major improvement, which at your score level is impossible.</p>
<p>i dont tihnk its worth it, its 50 dollars and at when your that high up already I dont think that seeing an extra 20 points will get u in if the colleges don't like u (not that they won't like you, Im just saying).</p>
<p>Id say retake it, you have nothing to lose unless this would be your 4th test</p>
<p>of course I retook a 2180 and got a 2040 so haha it doesnt work for everyone</p>
<p>Thanks everyone. That was my first time taking it. If I do retake it and score worse on a section or two, will those sections be replaced by the old ones? Is that the composite? I'm kind of new to this....</p>
<p>wait... they take the highest scores of EACH SECTION? i thought they take the overall higher score.</p>
<p>Most top colleges take the highest from each section. </p>
<p>I retook a 2280. I got a 2360 on it, with my composite rising to 2370. I think it was worth it.</p>
<p>Only from SAT I or do they count SAT IIs as well? So let's say I took SAT II Writing and got an 800, would that replace SAT I writing?</p>
<p>I got a 2300 (M 790, CR 800, W 710). Although I'm a junior and only took it once, I'm pretty sure I won't retake it. I know that my writing score is a little low, but I guess I'll see when percentiles are released. I hope the Writing section is still not a big deal next year....</p>
<p>i wouldn't retake it if i was you (but i only have a modest 1440, which is dominated by most of the above stated scores), mainly b/c most colleges are only looking at the writing subjectively. your score is a 1530 as far as most schools, including all the ivy leagues, at least this year, are concerned. Now HYP do reject quite a few 1600's even, so i mean you do have a lot of other 'stuff' to get straight before applications go out (grades, ec's, essays, etc). </p>
<p>However, you have two reasons to take it again... you are a junior and you have only taken it once before. You may do better next year, after you finish (i'm assuming) AP English, which may increase your CR (obv. no room for improvement in math). If you end up doing worse, it doesn't really matter... it's only your second attempt, and you still have a 1530.</p>
<p>Whatever you choose, make sure your grades are TOP notch and just focus on abstractly coming across as a person and not just a spreadsheet full of good numbers.</p>
<p>i was seriously considering retaking my first new SAT score of 2270-- 800 critical reading, 670 math, 800 writing. i won't though. i want SAT to be over with and to move on to more interesting things. also, i was reluctant to pay another 50 dollars for a minimal, if quite unlikely, improvement on just one section.
your scores are a bit more evenly distributed though, so you might have a better chance of improving in several sections. I would only take it if you knew that you had AT LEAST 30 extra points up your sleeve. Otherwise it would be quite a waste.</p>
<p>Do NOT retake a 2270. Not worth the time, not worth the money. Granted, I retook a similar score, but only because my critical reading/math composite was relatively low (writing was highest section). Your critical reading + math = 1530 is excellent.</p>
<p>SAT scores mean nothing once you pass the cut off point, which, at most good universities including HYPS, is 1900.</p>
<p>I don't think you should retake. I really don't think colleges will think that a 2350 is more qualified than 2270. They're virtually the same. It's like comparing a 1570 to a 1550.</p>
<p>The first time I took the SAT Is, I got a 2050. I retook them, got a 2030 o.O?!?!?!?!?!</p>
<p>But hey, at least the highest from each section rose to 2150 yay!</p>
<p>yes, retake</p>
<p>i was in that exact situation - even same m and v score and i didn't retake the november test, now i m kicking myself for it. you can still make up for the rd applications, and if you are pretty sure your m v score will rise i would highly rec retaking it. look taking it two times doesn't make you look bad at all - if you don't take again it seems like you have no confidence in yourself and that score was a fluke, if you take it again and your scores don't go up, you show that you have the same accuracy, and if your scores go up, well that's great. only problem is if your score goes down, so you have to decide whether you are willing to take that chance.</p>
<p>I'd retake them if you honestly feel like you can do better...I mean, if you feel like you have a legitimate shot at a perfect or near-perfect score, then by all means have at it.</p>