Should I retake 2250 (low math score for me)

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<p>Last June, I took my first official SAT test and scored a 2250 (740CR, 750M, 760W, 11E). I had taken 4 practice tests out of the Blue Book beforehand, and studied up on on a few vocab words by looking over Direct Hits V1 (though it was a cursory and a week before glance). I also studied Silverturtle's grammar guide for writing, and learned a lot of grammar rules.</p>

<p>So all in all, I was pretty prepared for the test, though I could of done more practice tests and studying for vocab. I walked out of the test feeling great, awesome, and all that jazz. I thought I could potentially break 2300 on my first try. In those 4 practice tests, I had consistently scored 800 on the math section, so I wasn't really concerned as far as that section goes. Math is my favorite subject in school, and have always achieved high marks in math classes.</p>

<p>So come test results, I was pretty dissapointed to see my math score (but happy for my others, an 11E?!). I had to have made 2 mistakes. I must have lost focus and I screwed up. </p>

<p>So ending the rant, should I study my *** off of the October test and potentially shoot for a 2400 (unlikely, so I would be immensely happy with trying to break 2300)? I have 6 remaining tests in the Blue Book. I'm aiming for top schools. Even a superscore of 2300 would be nice. On one hand, I don't want to appear to be a score chaser, but on the other hand, I know I can improve a lot (at least the math score). If I should continue to study, do you have any tips? I've got some pretty nice ones for math already from a friend, but I could always use more! Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>you’re fine. Anyway, colleges want more than SATs. I’m sure people with away lower scores than you got accepted to MIT and Stanford, etc.</p>

<p>Most people would do anything for your score!</p>

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<p>Holy smokes, we almost had the same SAT score. I had 740 W, 750 M, 760 CR. In case you’re wondering, I did retake and got a 2360 (760 CR)</p>

<p>If you think you can do much better, then I guess you can retake. You really don’t have to study THAT much if all you did was make two mistakes.</p>

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<p>Many people’s scores go up the second time even without studying. Some people have scores go down, too, but the majority of schools superscore, so it doesn’t matter that much as long as some of your scores go up. I didn’t study for either of my SATs, but I went from 2240 to 2340. I say take it a second time, but don’t bother drowning yourself in study books!</p>