<p>reading: 800
math: 790
writing: 700</p>
<p>i really don't know what happened with the writing, I was very surprised by that score. But, I've heard that colleges aren't very interested in the writing score - is it worth retaking the whole exam in October just to raise the writing score?</p>
<p>thanks =)</p>
<p>nah don't bother. what was your essay score?</p>
<p>whatever it was, make sure to write good application essays and you're fine!</p>
<p>I got a 10 on the essay, I was surprised I didn't get at least an 11, but oh well. My writing skills are generally very good. I have a good prose voice and can definitely write interesting and intelligent essays (I've already written one for English class and I think it turned out really well).</p>
<p>I got a 2300, though a 710 in CR, so is it necessary to retake just to raise that or should I even bother (1500 with just 2 sections)?</p>
<p>And yes, I know I got a 2300 and people are likely willing to kick my ass for asking if I should retake, so I'll save you the trouble and kick my own ass.</p>
<p>Do not retake unless you think writing will be important. Your M+V is really badass so as far as that goes, you're more than set for any college.</p>
<p>i wouldn't retake. from what i've heard most colleges think the writing section is idiotic and/or somewhat irrelevant (and clearly, it doesn't reflect actual writing skills), so just write good essays and you should probably be fine.</p>
<p>i hope, or i'm screwed :-P</p>
<p>haha ok thanks murasaki :)</p>
<p>fyi, i'm looking at cornell and upenn right now, for anthro/archeo (hopefully writing isn't TOO important?) would this have any impact on importance of writing score?</p>
<p>CR - 650
M - 700
W - 630</p>
<p>Should I retake?</p>
<p>M+V = 1350, which I'm really happy about. I'm looking at schools like Tufts, Colgate, etc, and mainly I would retake just for writing because I know I'm capable of 700+. Is it worth it to retake just for the writing? I'm not sure how they will count the writing section next year. I know they take your highest score, but I don't know if I'll improve that much in M+V. 650 CR really shocked me because I've NEVER gotten that high ever.</p>
<p>adman - i'd retake, there's always the chance that you will significantly improve one or more of your scores.</p>
<p>any other opinions?</p>
<p>Please, you realize when you get all whiney about such great scores, people get a bit miffed...so stop asking, its like showing off and it is a bit tacky</p>
<p>don't retake for heavens sake</p>
<p>Totally agree with cithygirlsmom, I'm about to throw up and cry just comparing those scores to mine.</p>
<p>Take context into account, then.</p>
<p>Realize that there are people on this site who are working on entirely different levels. Some are thrilled at a 600, since they know it will get them into the school they're interested in. Others are disappointed at a 750 because they come from an extremely competitive school and are competing for few spots at the elite colleges. </p>
<p>If you're upset at disappointed high-scorers, it's only because you are making unreasonable comparisons. Otherwise, you have every right to be upset and whine on the forum as we do.</p>
<p>The people who are posting are genuinely concerned about whether or no they should retake. The fact that their scores are high doen't mean they are required to be satisfied with them. </p>
<p>Everyone has their own expectations: if a a student with a 1500 met a student with an 1800 who was considering a retake, the former might think the latter crazy for even considering it. The same thing happens all the way up the scale.</p>
<p>Olympic athletes might be dissatisfied with a performance that would get them a full-ride to any college of their choice if they wanted because they didn't reach their goals. Almost any other perosn would be elated, but that individual isn't because they know they can do better. Considering a retake for high scores is a similar situation.</p>
<p>to goldenbird: I wouldn't retake; there isn't any data about writing yet, and the other two would be hard to improve. Great Job.</p>
<p>to admanrich: If you feel like you will improve, go for it.</p>
<p>to redparrot: Don't feel bad about your scores. If you wish, you can retake as well. If you work hard enough, improvement is bound to occur.</p>
<p>Hey All</p>
<p>I got my SAT's back... I want your opinion on how far off I concerning the elite schools (Stanford/Upenn/Yale). The GPA and EC's are solid enough for a top school... but how much do i need to improve on the SAT's</p>
<p>Verbal 650
Math 710
Writing 650 (Essay 10) Total : 2010</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>Legitimate question, and this is exactly the place to ask it. I have read (on this forum) anectodes of top schools looking very unfavorably upon a student retaking the SAT to improve on a 1590 score. I don't know if it is true or not. I realize that you have a 3rd part that is more than 10 points from perfect, but it is one more thing to be paranoid about when deciding whether or not to retake.</p>