Retake SAT?

Test Preparation
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<p>This is going to annoy a lot of people, but I swear I’m not “fishing for compliments.”</p>

<p>I have two SAT scores: a 1540 Old SAT (750V 790M) and a 2320 New SAT (720CR 800M 800W). I have a couple of questions:</p>

<li>Will colleges combine my 750 on the Old SAT with my math and writing scores to give me a 2350?</li>
<li>If not, should I retake for a higher CR score? Does it even matter/is it worth it? (I know, typical CCer question, but I’ve heard it looks bad to have a large disparity between the math and verbal scores. However, I think I might have a shot at a 770+ here, and I need all the help I can get).</li>
<li>Will it hurt me if I get a high verbal score, but my other two sections suffer?</li>
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<p>I’m looking to apply to a bunch of BS/MD programs, for the record. I’m really hoping to be done with standardized tests, so any comments are appreciated.</p>

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<p>I honestly would not bother taking it again. Chances are your CR would come up a bit but your Writing and Math would drop a bit. And this would mean nothing to colleges anyway. 800M and 720R is not a large disparity, especially when you have an 800W. </p>

<p>Yeah, I don't hold it against you, but this is a typical CCer question. Colleges know that the difference between 2250 and 2350 could be what you had for breakfast before the test.</p>

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<p>I agree. There's no need to retake. Unless you can guarantee a 780+ on CR, you're fine.</p>

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<p>Yeah, unless you think you'll ace it or something next time, just relax and write some killer essays.</p>

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<p>I think retaking will damage you unless you get 2400.</p>