SAT scores/SAT II with top prospects

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<p>Hello all-
I am a high school senior and have taken one SAT (this past June) and scored a 2130. I plan on applying to MIT, University of Pennsylvania, Princeton, Brown, and Yale as my top prospects. I do have one SAT II under my belt (Biology), but have registered for the December 3rd SAT II's in Math Level 2 and Chemistry (I am expecting a near-800 if not an 800 in both). </p>

<p>My queries are as follows:
Would it be worth it to re-take the SAT with my current score (CR: 700, M: 760, W:670) for applying to these colleges for regular decision? I ask this primarily because I consider my scores only <em>decent</em> for me (I can't even explain why I didn't score an 800 on math). I do not wish to do it this November because of the now-present late fee and I cannot do it in December because of my preoccupation with the SAT Subject Tests on that date. Is a January test date too late for regular decision? And like I've already said, is it really worth it for me with my scores as they stand? (Also, I have already registered to send my SAT scores with my upcoming SAT II scores after I take the tests in December)</p>

<p>If it helps with judgment, I am ranked #3 in a class of 344 students with a GPA of 97.833. I have a 5 on AP Chemistry, 5 on AP Physics B, and 4 on AP English Lit. I am taking the AP Calculus BC exam next May, and it's a given (more or less) that I'll get a 5 on that, and the same can be said for AP Statistics (I will be taking it next May as well).</p>

<p>I'm sure there are posts like mine all the time, but this is the most streamlined way for me to arrive at a general sense of direction with this. I appreciate all of you taking your time to read this and field my queries.</p>

<p>Thanks again,
Jared</p>

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<p>I wouldn’t avoid taking a test just because of a nominal late fee…</p>

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<p>I would agree that a $26 late fee is not substantial if it means a better chance of admission. Have you checked the college websites for the last accepted sitting for RD? For instance, I just checked Y and they take the Jan SAT.</p>

<p>As far as whether or not to retest, you are on the border, it’s not cut and dry IMO. 2100+ is good and definitely within range, but you are applying to some of the most selective schools in the country. In considering a retest, also think about factors such as: do you have substantial time to prep and raise your score significantly, what ECs and other activities you could be doing instead, is the rest of your application extremely strong/average/soso?, etc.</p>

<p>Your sr year AP scores will not be a factor in admissions decisions.</p>