<p>Hmm, that’s an interesting thing that I never considered.</p>
<p>Also, I’m definitely not worried about having to go through another 4-hour test or anything. It didn’t really feel that long to me IMO.</p>
<p>Thank you. :)</p>
<p>2290 is a tough case, most top students’ first instinct is to retake, as they are convinced that a 2350 will look much better. However, a 2350 will only look better in abstract. The two scores don’t have quantifiable difference in indicating the student’s ability to succeed in college, and some admission officers may be put off by the applicant’s obsession for a perfect score if the 2350 is only achieved after multiple attempts.</p>
<p>If: 2900 first time, 2320 second time, 2350 third time, what do you think? I’d have more respect for a 2290 first time and stop.</p>
<p>I got a 2290 (770 M, 720 CR, 800 W) on my first try in March and got a 2360 (2370 superscore) later in October. It’s definitely worth retaking if you think you can do better. I didn’t even touch anything SAT-related until around September, and even then, I only had to take a few more practice tests. You’re right - you won’t suddenly forget all of your techniques, so don’t buy into the bs about slaving away for hours and “wasting your energies”. A 2400 appears to be in reach for you. Just take practice tests, take practice tests, take practice tests!</p>
<p>Like everyone else has been saying, it’s not a big deal. I’m sure the deciding factor for me wasn’t 60 points on my SAT. But it’s not THAT much more work, and it definitely doesn’t hurt you at all (unless you score worse). This (and your essays of course) are some of the few things you can control at this point, so why not capitalize on them?</p>
<p>@Haddon1267: I wish I could get a 2900. 
Haha but I see what you mean, I certainly don’t want to come across as being obsessed with perfection or anything. Personally, I’m very happy with the score BUT wish to retake it if it truly is in my best interest, since I’m almost certain I could get a 2350.</p>
<p>@Mandu: Woah. If I could see that kind of jump in score, I’d be more than ecstatic. I think I’ve decided that I will retake the test. I just need to go into it with more confidence in my answers. Knowing that I can get at least a 2290, I’m positive that I can score above that.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone!</p>
<p>Retake if you can do better with prep. There is no magical threshold above which SAT gains stop correlating with higher chances of admissions; your chances will increase all the way to about 50% at most top schools with a 2400. It’s in your best interest to get the highest SAT score you’re capable of getting, assuming the prep work won’t take time away from your academic and extracurricular pursuits.</p>