<p>I'm currently a rising junior and I got two 770s on Physics and Biology w/o prep and while I was relatively sick. Do you think it would make sense for me to retake these tests for the 800s (I'm pretty confident that I can do it) or do you think I should just let them be? (I also got an 800 on Math II) Thanks for your advice!</p>
<p>Hey,</p>
<p>I think those scores are wonderful. If it means anything, I went to a Stanford info session and they said they only glance at scores to see if they’re above a certain cutoff (which I’m sure you’re over). The representative said that they don’t want applicants obsessing over scores, and would rather that time and energy be devoted to other areas. </p>
<p>I’m not sure how true this is, but a lot of people on this forum also say that retaking high scores can rub off the wrong way on admissions officers. I only took one subject test (physics) because it was my first one and I really wanted to do well, this past June, so three is nice for a rising junior! I’ll take Bio and Math II this October, so if you have any advice, please let me know. You’re off to a great start!</p>
<p>I hope this helps at least a little.
:)</p>
<p>A 770 does not warrant a retake… Unless it’s MathIIC and you’re going into a math major. But still.</p>
<p>I would not retake two 770’s.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice guys, but what if I want to be a physics or bio major? I had a pretty high fever and almost passed out when I got back home, I know it’s no excuse, but I wasn’t able to concentrate on the tests at all =(</p>
<p>What school are you trying to get into? O.o</p>
<p>My dream schools are H,M, and S.</p>
<p>Your scores are perfect for those schools! Don’t worry about them at all.</p>
<p>Really? That’s a huge relief. I thought schools like MIT and Caltech would look down on them. Thanks. =)</p>
<p>I think that those 770s will look really bad to schools like M and C, considering that you say that you were relatively ill during those tests, I would advise retaking them.</p>
<p>Thanks, I guess I’ll retake them then.</p>
<p>hey guys what about a 720 on bio? should I retake that?</p>
<p>They do NOT look bad by any stretch of the imagination. What might look bad is retaking extremely high scores. But of course, it’s ultimately your choice.</p>