Retake SAT for Princeton?

Colleges & Universities A-Z Princeton University
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<p>My Testing History:</p>

<p>November 2010: 730 Math, 730 CR, 770 Writing (12 Essay, 70 MC) - 2230
March 2011: 800 Math, 710 CR, 770 Writing (10 Essay, 76 MC) - 2280
Superscored: 2300
AP Scores: English Lang (5), Chem (5), Calc BC (5), Spanish Lang (4), Human Geo (5), Env Sci (5), Psych (5)
SAT IIs: 750 Spanish (non-native), 770 Chem</p>

<p>I'm applying SCEA to Princeton, with interest in majoring in English, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and Molecular Biology (in that order). I never really thought about it, but I realized recently that my 730 in CR is kind of low for Princeton standards, especially since I want to major in English or at least earn a certificate in an English-related program. I think I can do better on CR because I got less questions wrong in March and only received a lower score because of a ridiculous curve. I also know I can do better on Writing because I only got 2 questions wrong in March but was thrown off by the weird reality entertainment essay. I'm not usually the one to b-tch about scores but knowing that I still have the October 2011 test date and a lot of free time in August and September (during which I will be writing apps, mind you), would it be advantageous to retake the SAT in an effort to improve on Writing and CR? Also, a friend told me that it would also be a good idea to prepare for SAT II Lit and try to do well on that. Any thoughts?</p>

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<p>wow dude, brag more…</p>

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<p>seriously, don’t bother. why put yourself through that ordeal again unnecessarily? you have great scores, and once you get past the threshold (like 2250), having a higher score isn’t going to help you unless it is a perfect 2400, and they still get rejected. yeah, go for the lit sat 2 to show that you can analyze writing and think critically. just work on your essays and don’t worry about it.</p>

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<p>Dude, a 2280 will more than suffice. You’re set.</p>

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<p>lolololol dd</p>