<p>At first, I was satisfied with those scores, but then come to find out that I had omitted a question from the critical reading section. And I NEVER omit any critical reading or writing questions. I made a rule of it back in my SAT prep classes when we used to take all of those SAT-like exams. I felt I was capable enough to at least give a formidable effort at answering any CR or writing question.</p>
<p>Other than 700 simply looking better, should I be fretting about the one question I admitted. The reason I'm asking now is because I got the detailed score report today back in the mail and was ****ed off to read the question and find out that I would have EASILY answered the one I omitted correctly... which I calculated would've brought my raw score up a point. I got 59 correct. 7 incorrect. And omitted just that 1. If I'd have gotten that 60 correct, then my new raw score of 58 would've brought me to a 700.</p>
<p>I know there are no scholarships for exactly 1310 SATs, but I do know there are decent ones for scores of at least 1300 and then after that, scores of at least 1350... so should I really care? Or would that 700 have looked better to admissions officers as opposed to that 690.</p>
<p>I took the test again earlier this month but I'm afraid I might have scored lower in critical reading due to stressing out about making sure I didn't omit any questions and HAVING to score in the 700s. </p>
<p>It depends on where you want to apply. If you intend to apply to super competitive (admissions-wise) colleges, then you’ll want to retake and work for that 700+. If the schools you’re interested in accept lots of kids with scores in the 600s, then yours should be fine. Look into the mid-range of accepted scores and try to be on the upside of their midrange. The higher up, the better. Good Luck!!! :)</p>
<p>it really does depend on the level of competitiveness at the school you’re looking at. At Ivies and other top schools, you should retake and work for a 750+ hopefully.</p>
<p>Will the ten points make a difference regarding admissions? No. If your target schools are the same ones listed in the “What are my chances” thread, you’re fine. If you’ve changed your targets to say Vanderbilt, Southern Cal and Northwestern, then there are bigger issues than a ten-point SAT deficit. JMHO of course.</p>
<p>I also depends on your intended major. If, let’s say, you want to major in pharmacy, then you’ll do better attending Purdue, Wisconsin, Michigan, or Illinois (among others.) If you want to major in other subjects, you’ll need to look into the colleges that offer the better programs in your field. You might want to find a copy of Rugg’s Recommendations on the Colleges and see what he thinks are the best colleges for YOUR program. </p>
<p>Then check the admissions average scores and that should give you an idea of what you’ll need, depending on the competitiveness of the schools’ admissions offices. </p>