<p>I took the SAT for the first time in May and got a 2280 (I'm a junior)
Math: 800 CR:770 and W: 710 essay:10
I'm not sure if I should retake it for Writing. I know I could get at least a 750 on writing; I didn't really study at all, I was so focused on math and reading. However, I doubt I could get another 800 in math or even 770 in reading. Will a 710 in writing hurt me when applying to the top colleges? Is a 1570/1600 good enough on a first time to outweigh my writing score?</p>
<p>YES your writing score is fine. 2280 first try is a great score, and there will really be no difference between that and a 2300+. Your math and reading are good enough to cancel out that writing score.</p>
<p>you’re fine. Honestly, no college cares about the writing section. Many even ignore it and just add your CR and Math. Technically, to them you have a 1570/1600. So I wouldn’t worry about it. 710 is high in and of itself anyway. </p>
<p>Don’t retake it unless you feel that you absolutely have to.</p>
<p>Your score is great. Writing is over 700 while CR+M is 1570.</p>
<p>No one cares about writing as long as it is 7xx. You have a 1570/1600. Unless you are confident that you can perfect score CR, you can call it, as far as the SAT is concerned, and start focusing on the rest of your profile.</p>