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<p>Warning: This is a "should I retake good SAT" thread!</p>

<p>I remember reading threads about those crazy people scoring over 2300 wanting to retake and thinking to myself "what is wrong with these people?!" That was before I ever took the SAT and now I have something to admit.</p>

<p>I am definitely crazy. </p>

<p>So to all non-haters, but instead true understanders, this is my predicament. I have received a 2300 (M 720 CR 800 W 780) on my first december (junior) SAT. At first I was completely thrilled and extremely relieved that I was done so early. But then I got to thinking about my math score and I know that I can get an 800, if I just test a little better on the day. However, I was happily surprised at my CR and W scores and I know that I was extremely lucky for these scores, and cannot imagine ever receiving such scores again. </p>

<p>Now for the superscore potential, should I retake for the Math section, or leave it as it is? I know it is unlikely to get over 2300 total again, but I know I could improve my Math score by up to 80 points. Is it worth it? Oh and I'm not majoring in any math/science related subject, but am currently in AP Calc BC (math is a strong subject for me). </p>

<p>After someone knocks some sense into me, here is another question. Do I take the ACT as well? Or is my SAT sufficient? </p>

<p>Sorry I suck, and I'm trying hard not to be braggy, but my parents and friends don't really understand SAT scores and I have no one to advise me! Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>You don't need to take the ACT amd you don't need to retake the SAT unless it's going to make you obsess about the possibility of scoring higher!</p>

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<p>you hit that point where it doesn't really matter. i think anything above 2300 is BASICALLY the same and won't make a significant impact on the your admissions decisions. there are most important things you can do.</p>

<p>and nah, i wouldn't try taking the ACT either. you've done a really good job already. CONGRATS :)</p>

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<p>I think you should retake it if you think you have a good chance of getting the math to an 800. Your superscore will jump up a lot.</p>

<p>If you're a very fast test taker and typically finish SAT sections like 10-15 minutes before limits are up, consider trying a sample ACT. Unless you can score 35-36, it's not really going to help. But you can test without reporting, which is a plus.</p>

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<p>The superscore potential keeps tempting me! But I know that my 2300 will probably go down. Is my total score going down not worth raising a superscore? I've gotten 800 Math's on a couple practice tests, but I just made careless errors on the real one. And does getting a 35-36 on the ACT help at all, or is it just a waste of time? Thanks for all the help everyone!</p>