<p>^^ You’re correct. But, if you’ve taken the SAT twice and your superscore is only 40 points higher than your single sitting, then most test-prep companies would advise to try the ACT. If you think you can get a 750 on every section the third time, go for it.</p>
<p>@gibby at least for me it’s a personal thing. I didn’t even do one practice test before either of those attempts. Just skimmed through tips. If the OP is in my same situation (i.e. where intensive studying and practice may pay off), then I would recommend retaking it</p>
<p>I agree with gibby. Try the ACT instead.</p>
<p>Here’s the numbers. For those with a 2000 score+, less than 1% can score an extra 100 points, only 16% can gain 50+ points. </p>
<p>In the same range (2000+), 55% will get a lower score.</p>
<p><a href=“http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/research/SAT-Percent-Student-Senior-Year-Score-Gain-Loss-2012.pdf[/url]”>http://media.collegeboard.com/digitalServices/pdf/research/SAT-Percent-Student-Senior-Year-Score-Gain-Loss-2012.pdf</a></p>
<p>Theyvlook at you based on your race…don’t let anyome fool you otherwise. Why do you think 1900 SAT scores get into Ivy’s? They are all minorities that generate “diversity.” The boy is an Asian…which at these colleges tends to have the highest SAT score by race group. Caucasian comes close because of the vastly larger number of caucasian applicants.</p>
<p>OP: Think positive, by all means test again if you’re confident that you can get a better score. </p>
<p>For those pessimists who think it’s harder for an Asian to get into JHU then please post the stats of the rejected candidates. If you don’t have access to the information (AND YOU DON’T) then your beliefs are based on nothing but myths and outdated information.</p>
<p>Let me address people who like statistics. Statistics are not a fool-proof reinforcer to all arguments. Statistics are only useful if the sample’s characteristics are in direct correlation with those of the person to whom the statistics are being applied. Not to mention, the studies may not even be valid. I will admit that taking the sat more than 3 times is a waste of time. But if you are consistently scoring better on practice tests (out of the blue book), then I would consider retaking it a third (and final) time. Especially if you’re not very comfortable with the format of the ACT. I think an assessment of your true ability (on practice tests) and commitment to study are infinitely more valuable to the decision making process than any generalized statistics</p>
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<p>You’ve answered your own question. You do NOT have to take it again. 2090 is not a bad score at all. Your score is in the 97th percentile for females. Since the odds of increasing by any meaningful amount are small working on your essays would probably be time better spent.</p>
<p>I’m glad my thread has helped others in similar situations as well! I guess I’m not gonna retake my sat. I’m gonna go for the act for sure though. It just seems like no harm would be done by doing so!</p>
<p>We are in pretty much the same situation. I scored a 2060 on my second SAT, I believe Johns Hopkins is the right fit for me, and I will be applying early decision to the school. However, I am still going to take the SAT a third time in October.</p>
<p>There is always the chance that I might score much better on the ACT, but I have committed myself to studying for SAT to take it a third and final time. </p>
<p>My goal is about a 100+ point increase, any score that is 2150+ would be satisfactory, but 2200 is the goal I would be ultimately satisfied with. I acknowledge the 1% statistic, but I am undaunted. </p>
<p>I know my weaknesses across each section, and I will continue to work towards the goal that I wish to reach. Focus, commitment, and dedication will get me where I want to be. Fortunately, I have never been a nervous test taker during any AP or SAT test that I have taken, so that isn’t a factor I have to worry about. </p>
<p>But enough about me, this is your forum thread! Good luck on the ACT if that is what you are going to commit to taking, and I hope we both get accepted to Johns Hopkins!</p>