<p>Here's my situation (note this is NOT a omg I scored 2300 should I retake thread):</p>
<p>On the June SAT, I scored 800 V, 800 M, and 690 W.</p>
<p>Sure, the 800's in V and M look great, but the writing was apparently not my forte (have yet to see my score report).</p>
<p>A question: for the class of 2007, do colleges (top tier Ivy types) take Writing into account? On the old SAT scale, I have a perfect score; but if one takes into account my Writing score, it is only a mediocre Ivy applicant score.</p>
<p>I am retaking for my Writing score but any clarifications would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.</p>
<p>I personally think that it will take at least one more year before colleges take the writing section serious enough to be any sort of real factor, plus you have an old SAT perfect score so def don't retake.</p>
<p>You should definately retake the 2290. I don't think community colleges will even accept such a low score. Even a 2400 will make you a reach for most schools.</p>
<p>I agree with everybody else. You absolutely, in the name of Jesus, have to retake this damned test. A 2290 will only garner you a job in Namibia or Siberia. Look at me, I got a 2110, and I'm pouring wine for WASPs like Bush.</p>
<p>Yeah, I don't think you should retake it. Look up the colleges you want to go to and see what their policy on the writing section is (some schools count it, while some don't). And a 690 is respectable, in my opinion. Just remember that colleges don't take only the SATs in account (extracurriculars, etc.)</p>
<p>Colleges look at each induvidual section seperately. They NEVER say, "this kid got a 2350 while another kid got a 2330 so obviously the kid with a 2350 must be better." The writing section is very insignificant in general compared to the math and verbal sections (Finding errors in sentences isn't nearly as important as your ability to analyze passages which is a more important skill for college). Good job on your scores and don't retake at all, work on the rest of your app.</p>
<p>Although your score is phenomenal I really think something like the following looks much better:</p>
<p>Math: 790
Reading: 780
Writing:730</p>
<p>I think that score would look better and its almost(10 point diff.) the same one you have but 600s DO look bad for Ivy League no matter what anyone here tries to tell you.</p>
<p>I am sure you could get something like that with some practice on your writing. This is just my personal opinion.</p>