should i retake the sat or retake SAT IIs

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<p>so let me preface this with some quick facts about me</p>

<p>national merit semifinalist
3.5 GPA at academically rigourous school (top 10% class rank)
8 APs
took sat IIs AS A SOPHOMORE
math 1- 730
math 2- 740
chem- 740</p>

<p>took SAT as junior 2030
crit- 630
math- 700
writ- 700</p>

<p>took SAT in Oct. 2070
crit- 670
math- 800
writ- 600</p>

<p>superscore (so far?) 2170 (1470/1600)
crit- 670
math- 800
writ 700</p>

<p>so my idea is, that in a week, im going to walk into the nov test and focus on 1 of either 2 things. Idea number one is i go for an 800 in SAT II math 1,2. Im sure i can get an 800 in these without even trying, as i took them as a sophomore before. idea #2 is i try to bring up my crit reading score to a 730+, and get a 1530/1600, which may open more doors for me. </p>

<p>the colleges im applying to are.
Northeastern (full tuition for NMF)- looking to get into honors college
Fordham (full tuition for NMSF)
Notre Dame
Vanderbilt
Bowdoin
(any suggestions?)</p>

<p>which one would be better off for me to take? is the 800s in the SAT IIs worth not retaking the SATs?</p>

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<p>Retake the SAT I, but only if you really think you can up that critical reading score. It seems to be your “weakness”. The other scores should be fine for your list of schools.</p>

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<p>yeah i think i can boost it by at least 30 points if i really try and actually take the time to learn the tricks (ive never actually studied for this thing).</p>

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<p>is this the overall opinion?</p>

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<p>Nov Retake SAT
Dec Retake SAT II</p>

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<p>i guess that works for me ! :)</p>

<p>would waiting the extra month actually help me? or should i take the SAT Is twice if i dont suceed getting a good crit score?</p>