Should I really retake the SAT for the last time?

<p>Last week, I received my Oct. SAT results - 2060 composite (600 CR, 770 M, 690 W). I'm now debating whether I should take the Nov. SAT next weekend, cuz I'm afraid I might do worse, and some of the colleges will see that (the UCs in particular). What if I end up getting a lower score like a 2020 composite, with no improvement in any section? Won't colleges look down up on that?</p>

<p>Btw, I've taken the SAT twice already (In Jan. this year, I got a 1970 and now Oct. I got a 2060). My superscore is a 2060. I'll be applying to prestigious schools such as Cornell, Stanford, MIT, etc. I have safety schools I've been admitted to already like UC Davis, so no worries. I know a 2060 is a little below avg. for those schools, but my GPA and E/C's are superb (I could potentially be valedictorian and I'm very involved in school. I have hundreds of service hours.)</p>

<p>I honestly don't feel like my score will improve immensely in a 1 month duration, however. What do you all think?</p>

<p>Don’t retake it in one month. I would suggest studying for at least a few months and see if you can improve immensely. If not, then don’t retake it since this is already your 3rd take.</p>

<p>I’m don’t think he has that kind of time. I’m assuming you are a senior. If that is the case, I strongly advise you to take them again. A 2060 is quite a bit below average for the schools you listed.</p>

<p>agree with above.</p>

<p>But my question is, won’t it look bad if I do worse?</p>

<p>yes… i mean if they are considereing all scores, I think you can answer that question yourself. But as a few words of advice, if your applying to schools like that, you need better scores, and if I were you, I’d study my ass off and pull off something better in a month. It can definitely be done in a month if you make the time.</p>

<p>this is what im doing.</p>

<p>take the test. if i see that i got a lot wrong, then i just cancel.</p>

<p>colleges cant see it. we have consolidated lists for a reason</p>

<p>Oh okay, I see. Yeah that’s what I’ll do gensis… Too bad I don’t have a month. I now only have a week to study ahah… D:</p>

<p>Glad to hear your gpa is strong, but your SAT score seems awfully low for someone with a strong gpa. I know those schools you mentioned don’t have a minimum score, but I do think you aren’t within their numbers. You might want to consider something in-between your SMC reaches and UC-Davis.</p>