Should I retake the SAT?

[nyboy22]

<p>I am applying to Yale under the Single Choice Early Action Program. I have pretty good SAT scores, 2290 superscored. (790 Math, 720 Reading, 780 Writing) My highest reading and math scores came from the second time I took the test, but my writing score decreased from 780 the first time to 720 the second time. Will this count against me? I'm wondering if I should take it a third time because I know I could maintain a high math and writing score and increase my reading score. On the other hand, I'm wondering if it would even make a difference or if taking the test three times would look bad. Any input is appreciated.</p>

[yalemom15]

<p>I don’t think you should retake them. Yale will look at your best scores from your two sittings. Take the time you would have used to study for a third SAT to further distinguish yourself in your EC’s and write some dynamite essays and short answer responses.</p>

[entomom]

<p>Don’t retake.</p>

<p>[No</a> choice on scores | Yale Daily News](<a href=“http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/2009/jan/16/no-choice-on-scores/]No”>http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/2009/jan/16/no-choice-on-scores/)</p>

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When asked whether Yale looks only at a student’s best standardized testing scores, Brenzel said in an e-mail: “We do give primary consideration to the top scores attained. It can be helpful, though, to know how many times it took to achieve those scores.”</p>

<p>He added that a large number of testing sittings will not necessarily have a positive or negative impact on a student’s application. Rather, each piece of information in an applicant’s file is considered in the context of all other information about him or her, Brenzel said.

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[Idiosyncra3y]

<p>Agreed ^…</p>

[collegeboy1234]

<p>Youre looking at 20-30 points at best to add on, i would say its just not worth it I mean thats not going to make the difference for you</p>

[friedrice101]

<p>I am applying to some ivies and got a 2250 (700 R 800 M 750 W) should i try taking. I only took it once during october junior year.</p>