IVY/Top Tier Retake Discussion Thread!

<p>I was in the same situation, having taken the old SAT twice and new SAT once. However, I'm mainly happy with my scores except my 710 writing. I'm not going to retake because that is like the 4th time taking it. What were your highest old SAT scores and what schools are you aiming for?</p>

<p>To retake a 750/750/750 or not?</p>

<p>Sheetmusic- I wouldn't retake... a 750 in each field is excellent for all schools...</p>

<p>Should I retake a:
710 Math to bring it up (STUPID CARELESS ERRORS)
730 Reading to bring it up a little
780 Writing (I am VERY HAPPY with this score)</p>

<p>Ildjing same exact score breakdown! Except I got an eight on my essay :( ...</p>

<p>I've been vacillating between retaking the test or just doing well on Math IC to show them I'm competent in math. I hope to major in economics, so does that really require intense math?</p>

<p>I'm retaking my SAT II Bio 750 Arg.</p>

<p>ramsfan: my old scores... were... not good, lets say. Basically, I took them soph year and oct. of junior year b/c I was on track to graduate a year early. But then I went crazy and thought I needed more on my resume to get into the colleges I wanted to, so I decided to stick w/ the typical 4-year plan.</p>

<p>And I don't think I should take it a fourth time...but I AM applying to Harvard (only ivy I'm applying to so far).</p>

<p>but I'm SO MAD about my math/writing scores...
I was getting 760-800s on all my practice tests...</p>

<p>I mean, a 680 in Math is **** am I right?!
Do you think my 760 IIc score and advanced math classes will show I am math competent??</p>

<p>If you're in the 760-800 range consistently, then I'd recommend a 4th try. Although scores are just one part of the equation, a 760 SAT math looks a whole lot better than 680 for top schools like Harvard. Good luck!</p>

<p>thanks ramsfan, i will consider that</p>

<p>I wouldn't retake anything over a 2200. I was even thinking about not retaking a 2150, but I decided that I am. If you retake over a 2200 (def not over 2500) you're just gonna look crazy.</p>

<p>I didn't take the June, but I'm still trying to decide if I should retake in October. I'm looking at Vassar and similar schools.
CR 800
M 720
W 670
Total: 2190</p>