SAT - 750 , 750, 750 Rule

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<p>These's an idea that a 750 is almost statistically equivalent to a 800 and colleges look at scores individually. So most colleges do look at scores individually right? Are combined scores really that important besides when a friend or family friend's parent happens to ask you. </p>

<p>Well then there's me (my March SAT scores, 2nd time): 740 CR, 740 Math, and 750 Writing - 2230. Do you guys think 740's is close enough to a 750? Although the added score is almost the same as my first SAT scores -My first SAT scores were poor distributed (670 CR, 800 Math, 720 Writing) - 2190. Do you guys think a third time is worth it? I'm the math heavy guy - during practice I've usually done 700 - 750 in both writing and CR (after the 10 test worth of reading and writing sections - only 2 maths, took one to familiarize for PSAT and another for first SAT). My consistency in scoring per subject has actually been quite poor as my PSAT indicates (80 CR, 72 Math, 69 Writing - Combined 221). </p>

<p>Although my combine scores are almost identical, my SAT scoring fluctuates alot between test as my individual scores indicate (super score with SAT + PSAT 2350). Is 2350 a plausible score - plausible enough to warrant a 3rd time retake?</p>

<p>Junior</p>

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<p>The 750 rule does not hold for all colleges all the time. Some colleges are more statistically-oriented or have a preferences for higher scores in particular sections, e.g., Harvard with writing or MIT and Caltech with math. It is also important to recognize that scores are considered in context with the rest of the application; an 800 math score helps a prospective STEM or Asian student than an URM looking to study the humanities. As far as most colleges care or will even know, you have a 2290 composite (740 CR, 800 math, 750 writing), which isn’t bad. If you really want the 2350, take it again because it does seem plausible.</p>