<p>Jr. S just got his scores - CR 740/M 790/W 800 (12 on the essay). He is applying to HYP among others. His grades, EC, etc. are also strong. I don't think it's worth him re-taking; he's always done relatively poorly on the CR section (on PSATs and practice tests), so I think it would be difficult to raise that much. I also think he could utilize his time better not having to think about re-taking this in Oct. Just wanted some validation - or not! :-) - on this position.
Thanks!</p>
<p>Done. Puhleez. These are not going to make or break admission to HYP.</p>
<p>2330? Rofl is your child an idiot? That score is horrible.</p>
<p>How could he not get at least a 2450?</p>
<p>Wow. </p>
<p>No I’m kidding obviously. I think you parents are just plain weird.</p>
<p>Nice way to talk down on your son by saying he does relatively poor on CR when he got nearly perfect in it. I’m sure that helps his self-esteem.</p>
<p>The only possible reason I can think of for retesting is to obtain a perfect 2400, which would then qualify you to be a nominee for Presidential Scholar. (Presidential Scholars do not get any $$, just honor and a trip to Washington DC)</p>
<p>As far as college admissions go, there is no point to retesting. Pat your son on the back and celebrate!</p>
<p>Emory2013 - Note I said “relatively” poor (i.e. compared to his other scores - and this was by far his best effort in this section.) Trust me, his self-esteem is intact. 
And he knows that we are very proud of his achievements.</p>
<p>Thanks to everyone who answered…I did feel that it was a great score and he should just use this one and not try to do better. But this is my first go-round in the whole college application process and am just trying to minimize the mistakes and the “wish I had known to [insert whatever here]”.</p>
<p>lkns, I would recommend that he cast a pretty wide net when it comes time to apply to colleges. With stats like that he may get some really sweet offers from a lot of excellent schools. I never recommend applying to a school that the student is not interested in, so you and your family should do some research and talk about your son’s likes and dislikes, and his planned major, of course.
Good luck. This next year should be (a lot of hard work) but very exciting for you.</p>
<p>My son got the same total score but with 800 on CR and 740 on Writing with an 8 essay. I posted elsewhere the question whether its worth retaking the SAT just to improve the essay. </p>
<p>BTW I assume the last poster has a child at Vanderbilt. If money is an issue, you might have your son look at Vanderbilt. Its website states it has a commitment to meet a student’s financial need with grants rather than loans. The campus is beautiful and Nashville is a great town. I think it may have had the first bio-engineering dept in the country.</p>
<p>Thanks, VandyParent and PatN…good advice. We are trying to narrow his list to no more than 12 (and to think I applied to two…Ok, I’m showing my age) and hopefully more like 10.<br>
Money is an issue only in that we are in that financial gray area that we will not qualify for need-based aid, but are not “rich” enough to not have tuition at a private college affect our bottom line. So merit aid would be very much appreciated (unfortunately his first choice school doesn’t offer merit aid) and I am hopeful that some of that may come our way.
Again, thanks!</p>
<p>If your son can make it into any one of the big three, or any of the ivies at all, financial aid will definitely not be a problem. Yale in particular has an extremely generous financial aid policy, with money given out even to families that make more than $200,000 a year. I know. Crazy. Also, congratulate your son on doing so well on the SAT.</p>
<p>University of Chicago does give Merit scholarships, in case your son is interested. Must really love the school and pour his heart into the essays.</p>
<p>please tell him that any more thought on the subject of SAT/ACTs is completely worthless
once you get above 2300, the benefit of that extra 10/20/30 points is useless unless he enjoys taking standardized tests
lol, I just realized that your son and I got the same single sitting score =D (only I got 790/760/780)</p>
<p>good luck, I’m sure he’ll do great :)</p>