<p>I took the SAT for the first time in March 2011, and although, very pleased with my scores, I am wondering if it makes sense to retake.</p>
<p>Overall - 2220
Critical Reading - 700
Math - 720
Writing - 800 (10 on the essay)</p>
<p>Also - If I take the ACT in September, what score range should I aim for (based on my SAT scores)? I am very unfamiliar with the ACT and plan on studying over the summer.</p>
<p>what college do you want to attend?</p>
<p>Ah, I’m not entirely sure yet…I’m a junior
Here are some I’m seriously taking into consideration</p>
<p>Johns Hopkins University
Cornell University
Carnegie Mellon University
Georgetown University
Boston College
Swarthmore College</p>
<p>…& some others. Of course I have safety schools, which would be state schools in my home state. WDYT?</p>
<p>I would say that there isn’t much point in retaking, because you have really great scores, and rather than studying for another SAT, you could spend your time focusing on strengthening other areas of your application.</p>
<p>Many of my students have improved their scores, when they already scored in the top percentile, and I think you can still improve yours by a few more points, but the main question you ought to ask yourself is if you really need a higher score, and if you have the time to study for it.</p>
<p>If you think you can improve your math or cr scores, go ahead and retake. You have some room for improvement there, and even if you do worse on writing, you can always superscore any increases in math or reading.</p>
<p>Personally, I think that because these scores put you in the running for any Ivy League schools, there’s not much sense in retaking. If you get rejected from any schools now it will not be because of your SAT scores. </p>
<p>You should work more on your EC’s, formulate a list of schools and maybe start on the applications so you’re ahead of the game in Senior year.</p>
<p>If you’ve done this well on the SAT’s I’m pretty sure your ACT score should be excellent - they tend to be that way. In any case, if you don’t do well it can’t hurt you but it can give you an edge if you take it and do well. For your score range, based on your SAT scores you should aim for a 33-34 but I’m sure you can do even better :D</p>
<p>Are you planning on taking any SAT subject tests? Because now would be the perfect time to get most of them out of the way. </p>
<p>Your school list is a pretty good list of reaches and matches - at any rate your SAT score (since I don’t know your GPA) puts you in the ballpark for any of them; however, with Johns Hopkins and Cornell you can’t really be sure.) Are you planning on doing something architecture-related?</p>
<p>Let me know if I helped and good luck!!</p>
<p>Obviously the state schools would all be pretty assured safeties for you IMHO.</p>
<p>Thanks to all who responded thus far! :)</p>
<p>@DasSuiGeneris - Thank you! Your input has been very helpful. I have already taken the Chemistry SAT Subject Test. However, I was a little dissappointed with my score. I got a 640. I will be taking Math I and US History in June. My GPA is around a 4.2, but hopefully it will increase after this year. Am I still in the ballpark for these schools? LOL - I am actually hoping to major in economics with a minor in biology or psychology perhaps…we’ll see how that goes :)</p>
<p>Actually, it would behoove you to retake the SAT if you are really aiming for the ivies. Barring any outstanding extracurricular activities, being recruited for sports, or having an incredible story/URM status, a major improvement in math or critical reading would really help you for admissions. While it is true that most of the top schools have more of a cut-off mindset (they only view SAT scores as a way to weed out lesser-qualified applicants), there is a substantial correlation between acceptance rates and different SAT score ranges (e.g. scores in the 2100’s have less chance than 2200’s, and 2200’s less than 2300’s). So getting an 800 in math or a 750 in critical reading or something like that would help you.</p>
<p>@dudewheresmycar - That’s a good point. I will seriously take that into consideration. Thank you!!</p>
<p>2220 is fairly low for the very top schools. An equivalent ACT would be 31 or 32 I believe.</p>
<p>@daem0n, a 2220 is not fairly low for the top tier schools. It’s in the middle of their reported ranges. However, it is low for an UNHOOKED applicant (see my previous post). Also, the ACT equivalent of a 2220 is about 33-34. According to sources on the web, a 33 corresponds to a 2190 and a 34 to a 2260. See this link: [Education</a> Center: ACT/SAT Conversion 2400 Scale](<a href=“http://leesreview.com/portal/mod/resource/view.php?id=31]Education”>http://leesreview.com/portal/mod/resource/view.php?id=31)</p>
<p>I suggest you go for the third try, but if you feel you didn’t do well, then cancel the scores. You can always check answers on CC and determine how well you did. </p>
<p>I went from 2190 to 2310 between January and March, no additional studying in-between. There are a lot of factors that go into getting good scores. I wasn’t feeling top well in January but felt great and attentive in March and therefore did better.</p>
<p>Anyway, give it a shot. Plus, this is only your first try, so it can’t hurt to take a second.</p>