Please help

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<p>Aaargh, I'm so angry with myself and panicking here- please help!
I took the SAT reasoning test yesterday (first time I'd sat it) and misread the essay question... I accidentally misread one word, but it completely changed the meaning of the question, so now my essay is pretty much off-topic, and I'm certain I'll receive a zero score for that section.
What should I do? I'm looking at applying to Ivy League institutions, so a high SAT score is really important. I know I have until Wednesday to cancel my test scores in writing- if I do so, will colleges be able to see that I took and then cancelled the test? Should I just wait to get my scores, and then re-sit the test later? Is re-sitting viewed negatively by colleges? Will they hold my first, bad score against me??</p>

<p>Aaaarghh, any help would be v v v gratefully received
xx
(PS I'm a British student, junior, which is why I know very little about the SAT)</p>

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<p>From what I know, taking it up to twice is alright. Some colleges claim they only look at the best score (doubt it though).</p>

<p>Man, sucks for you. I can understand that, it’s a stupid mistake but when you’ve got cold feet and you’re hurrying, things like that can happen.</p>

<p>I say keep the score. Lots of guys take the SAT without any prep once to get a feel, just pretend that it’s something like that and move on. Aim for a higher score in June.</p>