Retake SAT for a 2400 (from a 2330)?

<p>Okay, so a little bit of background. My SAT score is a 2330 superscore, with an 800 CR, 770 M, and 760 W. However if I don't get to superscore, my writing drops to a 720 and my composite to a 2290. This matters at scores like Penn and Yale, which I don't think superscore.</p>

<p>The thing is, I know I can get a 2400. I'm going to be preparing for the AMC all summer and fall, so an 800 math should be easy by that point. And my main problem with the writing section is the essay, which I know I could work on (I only ever got an 8 on that). My CR has always been strong and I'm sure I could replicate the 800 (even if I didn't I could still score choice an 800).</p>

<p>So my point is that it wouldn't even take very long for me to get my score to a single sitting 2400. I'm taking SAT IIs in October and November, so I can theoretically take the SAT in December I would still have time to send my score out to all my colleges. It'd be a rush job, but everything would arrive on time all the same.</p>

<p>A lot of my schools are Ivy Leagues / schools with scholarships that make them as hard as Ivy Leagues, and I could use any advantage I can get. On CC a lot of people say there's no difference between a 2300 and a 2400, but I think even if adcoms are trying not to be biased, there's a psychological effect that a perfect score on a well rounded applicant has.</p>

<p>Is this crazy or understandable?</p>

<p>I think (just my opinion) that even if adcoms are trying not to be biased, they might look askance at retaking perfectly wonderful SAT tests repeatedly for the “perfect score” check mark.</p>

<p>Is it worth your time? That would be a better question. Would you be disappointed if you only increased incrementally? If it were me I would just be happy with the current score and move on because at that point colleges will look much more towards other areas of your application. Take your summer and do something meaningful, because you have obviously excelled at standardized test arena already. Good luck man. </p>

<p>Edit: I read that you are taking SAT 2s. Focus on those. In December, your hands will be full with applications and midterms, which should be your priority. I’d be surprised if you still had the same mindset when you are in that part of your senior year.</p>

<p>To quote Dartmouth:</p>

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<p>So, no. Move on. In the same light, why would you be taking SAT II’s in October and November? Your scores will not increase dramatically in a month.</p>

<p>Taking more than 3 SAT IIs, need multiple dates</p>

<p>No need. You may have a “psychological effect” from seeing a perfect score, but the adcom has seen hundreds of applicants and will see it in perspective. Your scores are great. </p>

<p>I agree with the above posters; a 2400 doesn’t really give you a significant advantage over a 2300 (other than bragging rights, etc. which don’t matter at top schools). You’d be better off preparing for AMC and AIME, or SAT II.</p>