<p>The first time I took the SAT my scores were 760 Math 730 CR 700 Writing. I noticed that I only missed one problem on my math section, so I retook it hoping I could better my scores by a little bit. When my score came back, it was a full 100 points lower than my first. 700 Math 770 CR 620 Writing, I am most disappointed in the drop in math scores. Should I use score choice or will schools that 'superscore' really only look at the top scores per section? I'm looking at MIT in particular, and I realize that I am probably going to get flamed by the entire forum for even applying (it seems common here). Should I take it a third time?</p>
<p>To be honest I think that the 700 score was a fluke, but I’m sure colleges will not see it as such. I became too caught up on one or two questions and neglected to check over my work</p>
<p>Dude what are you worrying about? You are legit. MIT DOES NOT CARE about the difference between a 760 and 800, and neither does any other school probably. Retaking the test was good for you - you raised your CR 40 points. Now you have a 2230. That’s a great score, competitive at any school. Stop stressing.</p>
<p>They only care about your best scores. Columbia dean of admissions told us this and said it was ridiculous that collegeboard had freaked everyone out with the score choice option. Schools prefer you don’t use score choice because people sometimes inadvertently leave out scores they should have included.</p>