<p>Sorry if this is a stupid question, but should I retake the SAT I?
My Jan scores were 710R/800M/790W (9 essay) = 2300</p>
<p>If I apply to say, Harvard, would a better CR and essay score help me at all? Or would I look bad for retaking a >=2300 score?</p>
<p>(Don't get me wrong, I'm really happy with how things turned out, and I know scores are just a small part of your app etc., but it doesn't hurt to make sure every part of your app is good, right?)</p>
<p>If you google for Harvard’s Common Data Set, nothing matters. Everything is considered. Don’t waste your time.
<a href=“http://www.provost.harvard.edu/institutional_research/CDS2010_2011_Final.pdf[/url]”>http://www.provost.harvard.edu/institutional_research/CDS2010_2011_Final.pdf</a></p>
<p>That’s a really respectable grade. Harvard? Seriously? Lol Harvard. I wouldn’t retake, but that’s just me. If Harvard superscores, and you really think you can do better on one section, then retake.</p>
<p>I don’t think you need to retake. Instead, focus on strengthening other parts of your application.</p>