Should I retake the SAT??

Test Preparation
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<p>So I just got my SAT scores back to day and I scored
CR: 640
M: 680
W: 690 (Essay: 8)
Total: 2010</p>

<p>This was my second time taking the SATs (scored 1830 in December). I know this is already a decent score for most colleges, but I kind of feel like I could do better. </p>

<p>My dream school right now is UCLA but I am also looking at NYU and a few other schools. I am wondering if this score is high enough or if it would be a good idea to retake? I'm kind of trying to combat a lower GPA (3.44 UW but with an upward trend).</p>

<p>Any suggestions??</p>

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<p>I would call it a reach for UCLA, but I don’t think you need to retake it. NYU seems likely. If you’re a minority, it’s a plus. If you’re asian, then you won’t be getting into UCLA.</p>

<p>Are you a senior?</p>

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<p>Yes, I’ll be a senior next year. I’m mixed race black and white, but I’ll probably just check black for college apps.</p>

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<p>Check black and you’re in. I know most people refuse to accept the racial bias in emissions, but it’s hard to refute it. Especially since the “results” threads provide all the proof we need.</p>

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<p>Just wondering, if youre black, why is your username India?</p>

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<p>my name is India.</p>

<p>Would checking the box for black really have that much pull in admissions even with my low GPA?</p>

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<p>Yeah, colleges have quotas for each race.</p>