Math SAT score

<p>Hey, I'm currently a junior in HS hoping to get into Caltech next year. I just got back my March SAT scores and got a 740 on math. I know this is low for Caltech, and I'm thinking I should retake. </p>

<p>But I already got an 800 on the SAT math level 2 exam, so I'm wondering if it's really necessary to retake the whole SAT. Of course I know there is a lot more that goes into getting into Caltech than my SAT scores, but I just want to know if not retaking it is going to hurt me significantly. Any opinions would be appreciated. ^^</p>

<p>Also my reading score was 780 and writing was 740, if those matter at all.</p>

<p>Retake (10 char) to be safe, but I’m sure ur alright</p>

<p>If you think you can score better, then retake it.</p>

<p>Also, FYI an 800 on the Math level 2 SAT II isn’t that extraordinary as an 800 is only the 89th percentile.</p>

<p>Congratulations on your 2260!!</p>

<p>Yeah, I wasn’t trying to imply that my math level 2 score is anything special, I know that the scores on it tend to be high anyway. And I know my 740 sucks, but I thought that having a high score on the level 2 would demonstrate that I know basic algebra/trig math. I really do not want to take the whole SAT again, it’s not the most fun thing in the world. =[</p>

<p>But I know I can get a higher score, I just need to be more careful and not make so many stupid mistakes. So I think I will take it again this summer. Thank you both for responding. =]</p>

<p>OK, I do not normally chance students as I do not know the total profile. Here are some facts:</p>

<p>The middle 50% of the SAT math score was 770-800. In other words 75% of the students got more than 770. The further you are away from 770, the chances decrease dramatically.</p>

<p>Are there other students who got in with 740. I am sure there are, but they would have had a lot of other things going for them.</p>

<p>They are a couple of threads that talk about chances in Caltech and why Caltech is different. Read and then you would be able to assess where you stand. </p>

<p>Again 740 is not a bad score for most colleges. CalTech is different.</p>

<p>It might be worth retaking, but if you’ve got an AMC score above 100 it probably will be ok regardless.</p>