<p>What would be considered better by a college? If I got 800 in Math, but only 700 in WR and CR, or if I got 770 in Math and 750 in CR and WR.</p>
<p>What I mean to ask is: Is it work taking a little hit in CR and WR to get a perfect score in Math?</p>
<p>I'm gonna apply to Engineering universities for a Computer Science or some Physics major, btw.</p>
<p>the second one by far i would say. difference between 770 and 800 can be one question.. it is rather hard to get from 700 to 750 and especially on both. Second one shows you are more well rounded.</p>
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i completely agree and the second one has a higher score anyway lol</p>
<p>Well, it's a 2200 versus a 2270. Obviously, the 2270 is better. I guess it could depend on where you're applying. Caltech might favor a high math score. Remember, though, that for top colleges, lopsided-ness is better than well-roundedness, so the perfect score in math, accompanied by grades and ECs that show your interest and skills in math-related fields, could be better.</p>
<p>Who can so exactly control what score they achieve? If this is a question about two test scores already obtained, why not just report both (as is the current default for College Board score reports) and not worry about it?</p>
<p>Colleges super score anyway.</p>
<p>If you feel you can do well in each section, do well in each section. Why would doing well in Math result in a lower WR or CR score? And I agree with Tokenadult - if you are guessing what your scores will be, take the test and find out - the only "control" you have is to do your best on all sections. If you already have the scores, report them.</p>
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<p>I disagree. Many top schools want well-rounded students. Some prefer 750 or above on each section. The 2270 is a great score. Go with it!</p>
<p>800 + 750 vs 780 + 770? (No one knows)
770 + 750 > 800 + 700 (Definitely, higher score also)
770 + 750 > 800 + 720 (Imo, same score this time)</p>
<p>Well, the question is 800+700+700 vs. 770+750+750. We're dealing with all three sections.</p>
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<p>Most schools do still want many well-rounded students, but if (s)he can prove he has special talent in a math-related field, that well-lopsided-ness can be more beneficial. Someone who's amazing at one thing, but average for the school's standards in everything else will, at most schools, have a higher chance of getting in than a typical well-rounded student. If the OP doesn't have great skills in math-related fields, he/she should use the 2270, though.</p>
<p>If these are both scores the OP has gotten, colleges superscore anyway, so it won't matter.</p>
<p>750 is now "average" on CC....
lol</p>
<p>Just want to make this clear, I haven't received these scores. It's just a hypothetical question from a curious idiot. :)</p>
<p>Do your best. If you cant get a 750 why bother brooding on it.</p>