Should I Retake SAT and/or ACT?

Test Preparation
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<p>So here is my scores breakdown:</p>

<p>SAT: 2120
CR: 650 Math: 770 Writing: 700</p>

<p>ACT: 35
Reading: 36 English: 35 Math: 34 Science: 35</p>

<p>SAT BIO E: 740
SAT MATH II: 720
SAT PHYSICS: 680 (Got really lucky, since I hadn't prepared at all and didn't take AP Physics)</p>

<p>I am planning to apply to some top schools and accelerated medical programs (Rice, UPenn, etc.)</p>

<p>So I was wondering if its worth it to retake any of my tests..or if I should just be focusing on the rest of the components of my application (essays, extracurriculars)...</p>

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<p>You should forget about SAT1 but work on your SAT2. Unless you have no writing in your ACT, I don’t see a reason for retaking.</p>

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<p>I did have writing, but that score has not yet been posted…So how much should I be getting on SAT2?</p>

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<p>For top schools, aim at 90% or higher. That would be 800 for Math2 and 790 for Physics. Your Bio E is at 90%. For top 50 schools, you may lower your target to around 75% that would be around 750. These scores would put you above the average for these schools.</p>