Retake 800M/770W/650 CR for an international student?

Test Preparation
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<p>Hey everybody,
I just wanted to ask for your opinions on my recent SAT scores, and whether or not I should retake the SAT for the schools I'm <em>planning on</em> applying to (I'll list them below).
A bit of background information first, though, if it helps;
*I'm currently in Year 11 (Australian student here!), and I turned 14 in February this year.
*I'm taking the IB Diploma program, taking Maths HL, English A1, Chinese B, Physics (maybe HL next year), Chemistry (HL next year) and Economics (HL next year)
*I'm going to be taking the Math II and Chemistry subject tests in November</p>

<p>My scores:
Maths: 800
Critical Reading: 650 (ugh, bit disappointing... main cause for my retake)
Writing: 770 (79/80 on multiple choice, 9 for the essay)</p>

<p>I'll be applying to a few schools, (I know it's a longshot, don't laugh! :P) with an Economics major in mind (or possibly even pre-med :D), being Harvard, MIT, University of Chicago, Stanford, UCB and Yale.</p>

<p>Thanks for reading (and possibly responding!)</p>

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<p>hey hongyex, first of all ur scores r very good (beat me by ~ 100 points), however, if your applying to the schools you just mentioned, you should definitely re-take and try to get another 50-70 points in CR. even if you were from the states i would still suggest you retake so you applying as an international makes it more necessary to boost that score.</p>