<p>Has anyone seen a 90 point drop in a second or third attempt for no apparent reason-- like being sick on day of SAT- etc?<br>
Is it worthwhile asking for score verification?</p>
<p>Uh, no. You did worse. I mean, they give you score ranges on your score sheet...if you take it, you're expected to vary by about 100 points in your composite score. There's no need to waste $50 verifying your score.</p>
<p>thanks - will have to take it again</p>
<p>anyone else with any advice or similar experience?</p>
<p>Well, if taking it again is your 3rd time or 4th time, you might reconsider doing that.</p>
<p>What are your scores? I can give better advice based on them.</p>
<p>first time 2110. second 2020</p>
<p>How about superscored? What is your best result using the highest score in each? Can you break down each test by CR, W and M?</p>
<p>thats the problem.
the scores dropped in every section this second time</p>
<p>I don't think it's all that unusual. Especially in the top percentiles, the differentiation between a 2400 and 2300, for example, is only a few questions.</p>
<p>I have to be honest, I think your scores are fine. There is a lot more to a college application than just your SAT score. Start thinking about activities and accomplishments that will boost your profile.</p>
<p>thanks for all your inputs!</p>
<p>when you are in that higher range (>2000), a lot of it is just luck, the curve, and how you are feeling that day. Honestly I dont think a score difference of less than 100 represents any inteligence difference, just a bad day or something.</p>