<p>Ok so here is my SAT trend:</p>
<p>December 09: 700M, 650CR, 580W = 1930
Jan 10: 770M, 640W, 660CR = 2070
May 10 (based on correct answers in SAT board): ~750M, ~730CR, 800W = ~2280</p>
<p>So basically I have had great increases in my score but I am 100% sure I can get 800 in math (I have a lot of distinctions in international maths competitions) but I haven't been able to because of silly mistakes. Currently my super-score is 2300 but most of the schools I am applying to don't look at super-score. Should I retake to get a 800 in math and, possibly, a 2300+ in the same sitting?</p>
<p>You could register for the next test and wait to see your scores.</p>
<p>I know my score will be between 2250 and 2300 - not super-score.</p>
<p>Do the schools you’re applying to accept score choice? For those that don’t, taking 4 times will hurt you.</p>
<p>Where can I check a school’s policy on score choice? I haven’t been able to find much on their websites.</p>
<p>After about 2250-2300ish, your SAT scores aren’t really a big deal (unless it’s a 2400). A 2300 vs a 2280 will not be the difference between getting into a top college and not getting in. Like redroses said, after about three tries, colleges may look down on taking the test so many times. You should just take your 2280 and now focus on writing excellent essays and work on solidifying your ECs. I think that’ll be much more helpful in the application process than 20 extra points on your SAT.</p>
<p>totally agree with collegehappy: and one more thing; if your schools do have score choice, I wouldn’t even bother sending anything but the May scores…even though the math is higher earlier…doesn’t make a difference</p>
<p>Not sure where to find score choice list but many top schools look at all scores because a 2350 on the fourth try is very different than a 2350 on the first.</p>
<p>You’re really setting yourself up for a fall by assuming you’re going to get a certain score on the SATs. I know you looked at the consolidated answer threads and such but, even so, it’s just risky.</p>
<p>My friend took it 4 times and still got into HYP. You’re fine to take it again.</p>
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<p>While I have found most college websites to clearly state their score choice policies, here is info from the CB, second PDF, SAT Score-Use Practices List:</p>
<p>[Score</a> Choice - New SAT Score-Reporting Policy](<a href=“http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/sat-reasoning/scores/policy]Score”>Send SAT Scores to Colleges - SAT Suite | College Board)</p>
<p>^Nonetheless, schools see how many times you took the test. </p>
<p>If you are confident you can get an 800 math, however, I’d recommend you do it–but you only have one more shot. If you are an avid math competitor, I imagine they’d expect an 800 (but perhaps your competitions will be considered more heavily than your SAT).</p>
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<p>If a school has score choice, they see only the number of sittings you ask the CB to send them, that’s the definition of score choice.</p>
<p>Note: this is NOT a comment on how many times to take the SAT, only a clarification on how score choice works.</p>
<p>Take it again only if you’re confident of obtaining a significant score increase. Otherwise don’t retake it.</p>
<p>Score choice means that you don’t have to send in every date you took the test, but if the OP is planning on superscoring, he’ll have to send multiple tests.</p>
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<p>First, the OP said this:</p>
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<p>Second, the post of mine that you referred to referenced the OPs question about score choice, not superscoring.</p>