Not sure whether to re-take the SAT... want advice

Applying to College
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<p>i just got my SAT scores back and i got 760 reading, 710 math, and 790 in writing (2260 overall). I'm really happy with my score but i'm applying to some really competitive colleges (such as dartmouth and pomona) and i feel like my math score will be low compared to many of the other applicants. If i take the SAT again i think i will get a better math score, but the good reading and writing scores were kind of a fluke. Is it worth taking the SAT all over again to get a better math score? And if i don't retake the SAT, will my math score affect my chances to get into the super super super hard colleges or will they look at my SAT score more holistically?</p>

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<p>you're fine you have a 1470/1600 which is great. for sure take Math Level II and aim for 750+. as for retaking the SAT I, that depends on what math you are currently in. if you aren't in Calculus I/Calc AB i would recommend that you retake the SAT I.</p>

<p>EDIT:
if you do retake the SAT I, remember that the odds are against you. it's more likely that you'll do worse. maybe take the ACT.</p>

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<p>Dude you're fine....dwbi</p>

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<p>Just ace the MathII, it's not that hard. That will not only eliminate doubts about your math abilities, but will add a nice SATII score to your application. Not that a 710 is bad in the first place anyway.</p>

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<p>Don't bother taking it again. You're in the mid-50 range, and that's all you need to get in, assuming your grades and ECs are up to par.</p>

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<p>I would take it again, just to try and get your math up. You could easily turn a 710 into a 780.</p>

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<p>Nah. Your scores are great as they are. It's not like an additional 50 points in the math section is going to make admissions officers change their mind and accept you. All other things held constant, I think a college will accept (or reject) you whether that math score is 710 or 780; there are much more important things in your app than a standardized test score.</p>

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<p>D got into Stanford SCEA with a 2280. She only took it once, in the fall of her junior year.</p>

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<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/413821-sat-score-frequencies-freshman-class-sizes.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/413821-sat-score-frequencies-freshman-class-sizes.html&lt;/a> </p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/349391-retake-how-many-times-take-sat-act.html#post4198038%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/349391-retake-how-many-times-take-sat-act.html#post4198038&lt;/a> </p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/377882-how-do-top-scorers-tests-fail-gain-admission-top-schools.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/377882-how-do-top-scorers-tests-fail-gain-admission-top-schools.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>Don't take it again. Look and see how many answers you have to get wrong to get a 710, it's like 4. To improve it, you'd have to put in a lot of time and effort. Not worth it. Even going to an 800 would not significantly impact your chances, which are perfectly good as far as this test goes.... Put time in somewhere else in your application, something that needs more work, (e.g. SAT 2's, essays, whatever......)</p>