Should I retake the SAT? (2270)

Test Preparation
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<p>Hey guys,</p>

<p>I took the SAT for the first time in December of my Junior year -- I got a 780 in math, 770 in writing and 720 in reading. (combined score of 2270) </p>

<p>Since I have lots of time, I could retake it later in the year (after working on vocabulary and reading) and perhaps get a better score, but I run the risk of getting a worse score.</p>

<p>I'm looking at schools such as Duke, Georgetown, and John Hopkins, but I might consider applying to Harvard, Yale and other Ivies (both of my parents went to Yale law school).</p>

<p>Do you think I should risk it and retake it or does it look better to just take it once? Also, with my scores (and good grades, multiple APs and a relatively good set of EC's), do I have a chance of getting in an Ivy? </p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>At least take it once more, just to see, you know. As for Ivies, there’s not enough info to guess</p>

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<p>if you think you can do better then retake it–if not don’t. You certainly have a chance get into a lot of schools.</p>

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<p>Thanks – I think I can do better with enough prep but i’m just really worried that I will do worse (45% of scores go down)…</p>

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<p>Even at Harvard, the average SAT score hovers between 2080 and 2370. Not everyone has perfect scores. I think you’d be fine if you didn’t want to retake it, since you have over a 2200. </p>

<p>Of course, you could prep and bring the reading up… Don’t stress out about it, whatever you decide to do. Coincidentally, CR and Writing are my strengths, while math is my weakness. I seem to be the opposite of many people here on CC.</p>

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<p>My problem isn’t the reading, but the vocabulary. And that’s the hardest to study for since you have no idea what they are giving you – still, I’ll talk to my guidance councilor to figure it out after our break – thanks for the advice.</p>

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<p>A score of 2270 won’t keep you out of anywhere, provided everything else on your application is equally impressive.</p>

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<p>I hate these threads.</p>

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<p>Why sylvan8798? </p>

<p>I think you should do some more practice tests and try to get above 2300. </p>

<p>With ivy league schools, you can never be too safe in a way.</p>

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<p>Only take it if you are 100% sure that you can boost your score. Otherwise, your score is fine.</p>

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<p>I would take it again, considering that it was your first attempt.</p>