Should I retake the SAT I?

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<p>I took the SAT I for the first time in 8th grade and got a 2260.
Reading - 700 // Math - 780 // Writing - 780 (Essay:8/Multiple choice:80)</p>

<p>I know the score 2260 overall is tolerably good, but the breakdown of the score shows obvious weaknesses in the Critical Reading section and the Essay. </p>

<p>Right now I'm just going to use these scores for my applications to boarding schools in the US. But should I retake the test later?</p>

<p>I want to study International Studies/Business in college so would these low Reading and Essay scores hurt my application a lot?</p>

<p>Thanks!!</p>

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<p>What grade are you in? If you study more and if you feel you will do better, than take it again. I think you should, you can still improve a lot.</p>

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<p>I’m a rising freshman.</p>

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<p>In that case, definitely retake sometime.</p>

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<p>I’d take it again as a junior. That’s a helluva score for an 8th grader!!</p>