<p>I got a 770 on physics, and I was wondering if I should retake it or not? My argument for not retaking it is that the difference between a 770 and a 800 is like 3 problems, HOWEVER if i were to get a 800, because of the curve I can get like 12 wrong. </p>
<p>College Admissions can see my 770 and see that i got like 14 wrong, but if i managed to do slightly better and get a 800, they wouldnt know if i got 12 wrong or 0 wrong.</p>
<p>Thanks for any comments!</p>
<p>Come on, a 30 point difference? Colleges won’t care</p>
<p>^^This is why I hate collegeconfidential.</p>
<p>Haha its ok daretorun, I expected responses like that.</p>
<p>My test scores arnt really good and I would love a 770, but if you honestly think you can do better, then I would just say go for it.</p>
<p>You do not say what colleges you are applying to or mention any of your other stats, so I don’t see how I can really give you a sound opinion.</p>
<p>Yeah, I’m with daretorun. If you really think 300pts will make a huuuuuge difference in your application, or if you really want that 800 for a personal goal or something, go for it! More power to you, more money for Collegeboard!</p>
<p>I totally see your argument, corruptflame, and even considered retaking a 790. But at the end of the day, you have to realize that this score alone will never be the difference between an admit and reject. So I wouldn’t retake it unless you play to major in physics or engineering. If that is the case, you should try to get a 800.</p>
<p>rather focus on writing your essays now,because they are more likely to make a difference in the making of an admissions decision than a 30 point difference on an SAT subject test.</p>
<p>thanks for the response guys, i just retook it today and am confident towards a 800 this time. i think its more personal satisfaction than actual help towards college admissions because physics is my fave subject :)</p>
<p>You could retake the test, or you could walk to the local homeless shelter and burn $45 dollars in front of everyone there. Your choice.</p>
<p>lmao overcore.</p>
<p>Don’t retake. Your score is already excellent for physics. Besides, if you were to retake, you would have to spend time prepare, pay that extra fee, and most importantly, you could get a LOWER score which will reflect negatively.</p>
<p>to retake a 770 for an 800 is a waste of everything you van think of.Would you retake a class you got a 92 in just to get a 100?</p>
<p>^lol it’s not even the difference between 92 and 100. 770 and 800 are SO CLOSE</p>
<p>770 in Physics means you missed 20 or more. It is not a waste to retake.</p>
<p>what? 20 or more wrong for 770? that’s ridiculous</p>