<p>I just got the new scores and I have a 1490/2130 (M-770, CR-720, W-640 (650 superscored...10 point difference lol)).</p>
<p>So I know that NYU doesn't really put much emphasis on Writing, but they still look at it, so I'm wondering if I should retake the test in October to try to get a better Writing score. (I'm planning on applying to Stern)</p>
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<p>If you're applying to Stern business, that's not true at all. Your writing skills are as much emphasized as your math skills.</p>
<p>what I meant was in terms of applying, as on the website it says that for 2007 they wouldn't place much emphasis on it. The question I have is to whether retake the SAT or not due to the poor writing score.</p>
<p>I definately encourage you to retake your writing section. Although the website claims that they wouldn't place much emphasis on writing, wouldn't you appear to be more of a stellar applicant if you're writing is just as strong as math and critical reading?? Stern applicants tend to be extremely well-rounded overall. Trust me, you'll look a lot more impressive if you have 700+ on everything. </p>
<p>If you have another chance in October, why not take it? You have nothing to loose. Your composite score right now is borderline for Stern.</p>
<p>I don't think you can take the writing test separately. You might go down if you retake -- particularly the 770.</p>
<p>You are well above the median Stern scores with a 1490. NYU says they will not put much emphasis on the Writing score. </p>
<p>I'd stick.</p>
<p>Are you serious?</p>
<p>I didn't mean for you to take the writing section seperately. Take the SAT again and if your writing section score goes up, add that to your total. NYU looks at the composite of your best scores from each of the 3 sections. </p>
<p>Even if you're above average according to this year's data, you may not even know how competitive it'll be for next year's applicants. I personally know 4 juniors at my school with SAT score higher than 2150 who're all applying to Stern. They're all determined to take the SAT again in October just to strike the last try. </p>
<p>It's always better to be safe than sorry.. good luck! :)</p>
<p>EVEN if you go down, NYU will just look at your highest one. When you send them your SAT scores, the computer automatically provides your best composite above your other scores. They won't think anything less or more of you because you went down. Plus, anyone who ranks above 2100 usually does not score below 2000.</p>
<p>The point is not just about getting into NYU.. it's about saving money too. The better your SAT/GPA/Resume is, the higher chance you'll have to get some respectable scholarships. </p>
<p>Most of us who got in can't afford $48,000+.</p>
<p>Completely serious. NYU doesn't give much weight to the writing portion of the SAT. None of the better colleges do. That is because there is no established record with which to compare the results. In future years this will change. If I recall correctly, the majority of people retaking the SAT after having obtained a score of 780 - 790 lose points. This being the case, I would not retake the SAT solely to improve (one hopes) the writing score.</p>
<p>But you still retain your higher scores in other sections, so there's nothing to lose by re-taking the test.</p>
<p>Maybe. But it's like when a judge excludes evidence a jury has already heard. "That's the rule but, gee, we're human."</p>
<p>In addition, it costs an exam day and the exam fee. Plus all the time (and money?) prepping to improve your score. Doesn't seem worth it to me, given the OP's excellent performance on the important parts of the test. Anyway, there is plenty of time to decide.</p>
<p>You can if you're worried, but they're not lying to you when they say they don't really care about the writing score. A Stern admissions person told us (volunteers for Sunday @ the Square for prospective Scholars) the average SAT score and gave it out of 1600, and someone asked what the writing section was. She kind of went, "pfah, we don't really count it."</p>
<p>If you don't score a 780, don't bother applying.</p>
<p>i think 770 is fair. i think it's the lowest you can get on the SAT I math section if you get 1 wrong. but that's presuming he only got one wrong.</p>
<p>hahahahaha</p>
<p>One wrong usually results in a 760... one blank is a 780. I guess 770 is possible on some math SAT sections, but usually, it is intervals of twenty, at least at the beginning.</p>
<p>Anyway. Honestly, I don't think it matters that much. As long as you don't take the test five times or something, they won't care that much that you took it more than once. If your score goes down on the other sections, the schools won't count the lower scores. If you'd feel better with a higher writing score, go ahead.</p>
<p>what are you talking about intervals of twenty? It depends on the difficulty per test. i know at least one kid who got 1 wrong and still got an 800 on the SAT I math section.</p>
<p>well, i think i know which one i got wrong. I didn't have enough time to answer one of those fill in the blank/grid in problems, so I just roughly guessed the answer. dang, with two more minutes, and I would have gotten a 800.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot for everyone's input. I think I'll retake it in October if I do well on my SAT II's, or else I'm just keep my scores and retake the SAT II's.</p>
<p>Dude, you do realize I was just yanking your chain?</p>
<p>I find it amusing that stressed0ut is telling you to retake (when his/her profile lists scores of 680-570-660, and "you're" is used when "your" should be used). If this individual got in, then there's room for you.</p>
<p>Before you think about retaking the SAT, look at your Writing score. Was it your essay that caused the "low" score? Essay scores are highly variable. You may get an 8 one time and a 12 the next. That would raise your score. If your essay score was high, then you need to concentrate on grammar (and hope you write another good essay). Overall, I think your time is better spent on writing a good essay on your application, taking challenging courses in your senior year, and doing well on a couple SATII exams.</p>