<p>I took the SAT in January without any preparation just to see where I'd fall. I ended up with a 2080, which was much better than I was anticipating. My goal was to eventually get a combined critical reading and math score of 1400 (to qualify for full scholarship to my top college). I had a 1370.</p>
<p>I did the same thing with the ACT in February. I took it with zero prep. I ended up feeling like I'd totally failed it. But then the scores came back and I ended up with a composite score of 33, which is a point above the minimum requirement for that full scholarship.</p>
<p>So basically everything was great blah blah blah UNTIL my mom tells me that I need to take the SAT again in the fall (my senior year) and I need to study for it. I'm having a hard time finding motivation. Is it worth it? Should I even bother if I have that scholarship?</p>
<p>If you absolutely know where you’re going, and that you already qualify for the most amount of money possible there, why would you ever want to take the tests again? There is simply no reason to do so. Have you asked your mom why she wants you to take it again? I would imagine that she either: does not agree with your college choice, and wants a higher score because she’s thinking about a more selective school; or: wants bragging rights/has a friend whose kid scored higher? I really don’t know, but you should really not spend your time studying for and taking it again. Instead put that time into meaningful things. If you know you’ll get in, have some fun, or get a job, whatever.</p>
<p>That’s exactly what I was thinking. She doesn’t compare me with other kids, so she doesn’t really do the “bragging rights” thing. I can only assume that she wants me to take it again just because she thinks I can score higher, even though I don’t need to. Honestly, I feel like the prep time would be better spent doing homework or studying AP. Thanks for the feedback.</p>