<p>Did you retake your SATs, why, how many times, was there a marked difference in your results from the first time to the second (or third, or fourth...)? Personally, I'm thinking about it, but I haven't decided yet, as my scores are pretty good as they are and I'm not sure how great a difference a retake would make. Was it worth it?</p>
<p>If you're like me... you might think of retaking it, unless you've already taken it too many times.</p>
<p>I took the SATs twice, and my score went from a 2180 to a 2400 (not superscore, actual score). So, I say tis worth it.</p>
<p>Basically, I took it because I'm an international student; thus, I needed higher scores for merit-based scholarships. Also, since the tests vary a lot from one date to another, you might like your "retake" more than your first time.</p>
<p>Ultimately, it depends on the type of school you want to go to and the score that you already have. If you're score's above 2300, I see no point in retaking the test.</p>
<p>wow blu thats incredible, a 2400 SAT score?? dude how did u study, please tell me. </p>
<p>the first time i took the sat i got a 1200-1300 score, i can't remember, but the last one i just took i got a 2040. so its not a harvard score or anything but im content with it, but i wish i could raise it more.</p>
<p>I took it twice. Both times I got the exact same amount of questions right for each section, but I had different scores. The first time it was 720 Verbal, 800 Math; Then 720 Verbal, 780 Math. I was never planning on taking it a second time but I had already submitted the deposit when I got my first score. I thought a 1520 was good enough for me. So I guess it depends.</p>
<p>I took it twice. I think you should retake it, it really can't hurt. I got a 2280 the first time (780 M, 730 CR, 770 W). I decided to take it again just to see if I could raise my CR score. I didn't study, so it wasn't a burden or anything. In fact I went in with the attitude that it was unlikely that I would raise my M or W score, so I just barely tried on those sections. Not suprisingly, I ended up with lower scores on those sections, but I got a 780 on CR, so my superscore was 2330. So..if you have a pretty high score, I would recommend just taking it again without studying because you have a pretty good chance of raising your score on at least one section.</p>
<p>Don't colleges still see the actual scores for each time you take it though? They don't only see the "superscore," right?</p>
<p>I got a 2240 for the March SAT's (only time taking it), 750 CR 740 math 750 writing, and I want to be an engineer so should I retake to raise the math a bit? Albeit I want to be a chemical engineer and last year I got an 800 on my chem sat ii's so would that balance it out a bit? I guess I'm just kind of afraid of retaking and having some of my scores lower, even though on all my practice tests I did substantially better than I actually got for each of the sections</p>
<p>They can't superscore your test unless they see all the scores now, can they? That superscore is created by taking the best scores from each section of the test, from each time you took it. The SAT score report shows all of your scores.</p>
<p>If you've prepped between retakes and are seeing good improvement, then go for a retake. But don't plan on taking more than 3 times, or they'll wonder if you've got your priorities straight.</p>
<p>We've been struggling with this question in our house. My s took it last Oct and got a 2290 (740cr, 770m, 780w). The curve was harsh then, as the math was with only 1 wrong. He doesn't want to take it in June, as he is taking APs and SATIIs in May and really wants a breather. He's thinking of taking it again in October, as a senior. We figure if he doesnt do well we dont have to send the scores, but if he pulls up the cr to over 750 or possibly gets an 800m, he'll be over 2300 and possibly a candidate for some scholarship $$ we'd like to aim for. On the other hand, the scores are really good, and the range is such that most schools wont probably care about a change of 10-20 points on any one section. So... what should he do???</p>
<p>Wow, blukiwi , is English your second language?</p>
<p>how did you study for Cr and Wr parts to get 800 on both???</p>
<p>jym626--this is parent to parent: in my truly humble opinion (underscore 'opinion'), I bet your S has worked very hard to achieve what he has; so, yes, it sounds like he needs a breather. Further, if he's telling you he wants a breather, I'd say he's earned some down time -- I'd trust his judgement on this one, as I'm confident that his good judgement has carried him this far. You should be very proud.</p>
<p>If you have in mind a very specific scholarship with a 2300 threshold, then I would say that's a tangible goal.</p>
<p>In terms of what schools think? Again, in my limited experience, I'm reminded of what the Stanford tour guide told us last summer: "It's not just about the SATs. Stanford annually turns away enough perfect 2400s (1600s in past years, I suppose) to fill freshman classes several times over."</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>Thanks, Sally. In this case, the student has to be nominated for the scholarship by the HS, and there are several students who want to be nominated. We've heard that this school like to see 1550 (old SAT score) and his is "only" a 1510. However, in order for the HS to consider the higher SAT score (should he get it) he'd have to take it in June! Hmmm, I guess we'll be having a discussion at dinner tonight...</p>