Should i retake? 2240

Test Preparation
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<p>I took the January SAT and got a mediocre score of 2240.
the breakdown was (cr/m/w) 690/800/750</p>

<p>I think this score is fine except that the CR seems a bit low and out of place. I was hoping and expecting 700+ but my scores usually fluctuate so 690 is understandable (plus I thought the January CR was more subjective than usual)</p>

<p>Im applying to good schools like Stanford, MIT, Cornell, Berkeley, etc, so Im not sure if my score suffices. Will my low CR hurt/lower my chances of being accepting (btw I'm going into engineering)?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>hmmm I suppose taking it again won’t hurt</p>

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<p>Are you a senior and have already applied?</p>

<p>Your score is not mediocre, but yes, the CR should be over 700 and for those schools, ideally over 750, but not a necessity especially if your application is otherwise strong. What have you gotten on your subject tests?</p>

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<p>I am currently a junior and I plan on taking more SAT 2’s in June
I took the history subject test in 9th grade and got 740</p>

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<p>I’m not so sure a 690 CR will hurt your chances in engineering. If you had said you wanted to study the humanities, maybe I would raise my eyebrows. If this was your first attempt, take it again and just study CR. </p>

<p>BTW, 2240 is NOT mediocre. Geez</p>

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<p>2240 is like, what? 98th percentile?</p>

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<p>I also got a very disappointing 2240 with a 680 in CR, looking at the same schools as you. I’m retaking and so should you, we can get a 2350+!</p>