<p>I got a 2260 (M:770, CR:750, W:740 - 8 essay, 77 MC). I wanted to retake this because I'm applying to Ivies and I wanted to be as competitive as possible. My parents are telling me that they won't care about a 2260 compared to a 2400, but I really want to take it just one more time (in the fall). </p>
<p>What do you think?</p>
<p>Also, do you think getting good subject test scores would cancel the need to retake?</p>
<p>My opinion is that a one and done 2260 is better than an a three peat 2360 super score. A 2260 is a great score and it will not keep you out. I think mom and dad got this one right.</p>
<p>I dont think you have retake SAT. they would be pleased to see 2260 in ur firrst try. Just do well in ssubject test and u should be good to go.</p>
<p>If I were u, I would retake it. A 2260 is definitely different compared to 2400, even 2350.
And, your essay is not very satisfactory.</p>
<p>In general, I advise people to keep taking the SAT. Because of superscoring, you have nothing to lose.</p>
<p>But in this particular case, I agree with your parents.</p>
<p>Your scores in all three categories are good. Now, if you had gotten a low score in one subject, such at CR, then I might take it again, but that’s not your situation.</p>
<p>By the way, my son got a 2300 last year, and it really did not do him that much good.</p>
<p>The SAT, from our experience, is not as important as other admission criteria.</p>
<p>Just as a suggestion, you might want to apply to schools in England and Scotland, where they go more by standardized test scores.</p>
<p>I’m taking Math 2 and U.S. History and I think I can get a 750+. Will that look good w/ a 3.94 GPA and being in the top ten? I know it’s not just a numbers game, but I know numbers are still a factor.</p>
<p>from floridadad55’s previous post (#6 in this thread):
The applicant should apply to schools in the UK only if he/she wants to matriculate there. In my opinion, of all the reasons to apply to a college, very low on the list should be the standardized test requirement.</p>
<p>@my88keys:
Given the top-tier colleges to which you’ll be applying, there’s nothing wrong with retaking the SAT so long as the time, money, and effort spent preparing for the test are manageable. I generally advise students with good test-taking skills to target a 2300+ SAT score to “max” out that part of their application. This is really just to “keep up” with the rest of the highly competitive applicants to the top-tier colleges.</p>
<p>That being said, the SAT score isn’t the most important part of a high school student’s application. At the top-tier colleges, most applicants have posted excellent GPAs, taken the most challenging academic curriculum at their respective high schools, submitted glowing letters of recommendation, written interesting application essays, and done something outstanding in their extracurricular activities. Over the years, it’s been my impression that those last two items are what make the difference for the most competitive applicants. YMMV.</p>
<p>Schools don’t care whether you get a 2260 or 2400. After you reach a certain cutline, they look for other things. If anything, a 2400 looks like you cheat or something because it is perfect. It is better just to be over 2200</p>
<p>If you always get 2350+ in practice test, then you have a reason to retake it.</p>
<p>Hypothetically, if I were to get 800s on my Math 2 and US History subject tests, do you think that that would make up for the few missed points on my SAT?</p>
<p>I think you are in good shape and would not retake the SAT.
Just use that time to concentrate on your apps. Apply early and make sure your essays, as well as the rest of your apps, are tight. Take the subject tests if you want and think you can score well. Cast a wide net. You should be fine.</p>
<p>A 2260 won’t keep you out of anywhere, especially since the sections are well-rounded. However, if you were consistently scoring higher on practice tests, then I would retake. Also, what grade are you in? If you’re a sophomore (or younger) you definitely have time to retake, but if you’re a junior, it might be a bit hectic for you to retake it (especially since you also need to take SAT IIs)</p>
<p>Yeah. I’m a junior. I’m taking my subject tests on Saturday.</p>
<p>listen to your parents. if you already have a 2260, your time is better spent elsewhere</p>
<p>If you have the time in October and think you can do better then go for it. </p>
<p>I retook 2250 and got 2340. Will the +90 help me tremendously? Probably not. Did it hurt me? Not at all.</p>
<p>So would you say taking the test again and scoring higher wouldn’t do much for my chances?</p>
<p>My opinion is that since there are already so many students with extremely high SAT scores, it would be to your benefit to instead spend the time on something you enjoy (extracurriculars), rather than trying to get 50-100 points.</p>
<p>The 50-100 points would definitely help a little, but if it means sacrificing time and resources for other things, then don’t do it. I highly doubt your SAT score difference will be the deciding factor.</p>
<p>It really looks like higher scores do matter. Given that you’re shooting for the Ivy League, the admit rates for 2400-scorers are way higher than for those lower ranges. Here’s a good side by side comparison I found for SAT statistics at each of the Ivy League universities - [SAT</a> Statistics for Top Universities - The College Panda](<a href=“http://■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■.com/sat-statistics-for-top-universities/]SAT”>http://■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■.com/sat-statistics-for-top-universities/)</p>
<p>The 75th percentiles are pretty insane. And just looking at Brown, Dartmouth, and Stanford, who seem to report 800 as its own “category”, the admit rates are way higher.</p>
<p>When it comes down to it, you can never tell whether it was your SAT score or something else that got you admitted/rejected. Just because other people got in with a 2260, it doesn’t mean that a higher score doesn’t matter. I feel like on CC, you are either:
A) A score-obsessed workaholic
B) A well-rounded student with other passions</p>
<p>I don’t think it’s one or the other. With your scores, you can probably juggle a second retake with your ECs. Your 8 essay is something that is easily improved upon and could probably net you 40-60+ points. It’s really not that hard to get a 10+ - just read the essay threads on CC.</p>
<p>Obviously, if you got too many priorities, then don’t bother with a retake. But my feeling is that you wouldn’t have much to lose.</p>
<p>I agree with the feedback - your SATs are in good shape. Once you cross 2100 you’re in the zone. I’d be more concerned about your transcript, your references, your essay, your essay, and o, yea, your essay.</p>
<p>To answer your other question, your SAT Subject scores will not negate the SAT general. The Subject tests are used as a leveling tool, so admit committees can discern between transcripts how in-depth your level of knowledge is (for example, “Honors U.S. History” in JFK HS in NYC isn’t the same “Honors U.S. History” in JFK HS in Chicago). The unies look to the subject tests to help tell the difference between transcripts, and they complement your application portfolio. They do not replace or alter the relevance of the primary test (SAT or ACT).</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>