Number of Times to Take the SAT

<p>I know that there is no "magical number" and most predictions are speculation, but I'm debating on whether or not to take the SAT for a 4th time
Last October I scored an 1850
In January I scored a 2000
and on June 3rd I got a 2090
My highest composite is a 2140/2400 and 1470/1600
I'm content with my verbal after increasing it 160 points
but I know I can improve my math score (currently 730)
Is it worth taking again with the risk of losing a lot of points in verbal to get a high composite score or should I stop at my 240 point increase</p>

<p>If you think that you can drastically improve then take it again. If not then just stick to what you already have.
Your scores seem fine.</p>

<p>Ooooh, colleges don't really like it when you do a 4th SAT. They think that 3 tries should be enough to improve your scores drastically.</p>

<p>But if you are confident that you can do well on your 4th SAT (and i mean REALLY well), then it should probably benefit you more than hurt you.</p>

<p>And btw, what school are you looking at applying to? Because if your current scores are good enough to get into your ideal school, then leave it. Should be fine!</p>

<p>^ stanford is right</p>

<p>my dream school is Rice where a 2200 is usually expected, but I would be content with my backup state schools if it doesn't work out</p>

<p>that means that you are 60 pionts short right?</p>

<p>yeah
I just dont want it to look bad taking it 4 times</p>

<p>I think that you should retake it; it's only 60 pionts. It can't be that hard to get.</p>