Should I retake to improve my single-sitting score?

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<p>I've looked at some of the "superscore" debates on this site, but I was hoping for advice regarding my particular situation.</p>

<p>I took my first SAT in October 2010. My scores were 750/750/710W. I was like, "damn. I have to improve my writing". At that time I still had more practice tests left over so I did them all and retook in January.</p>

<p>My January scores came out as 770/770/680W. My essay was an 8, so I then became motivated to improve my formulaic essay writing.</p>

<p>I just got my May scores: 750R/680M/800 writing (80/10). I knew I messed up badly on the math sections; I blame allergies, but now I'm in an interesting situation.</p>

<p>My single sitting score is 2230. My superscore is 2340. I want to go to the Ivy's. Although I know a LOT of schools will take the superscore, is it worth it for me to take it again in october, because it's painfully obvious I can do better on math?</p>

<p>I will take Math 2 in about a week. I'm expecting an 800. Advice?</p>

<p>To anticipate some comments, I DO have EC's and I don't spend my entire high school life worrying about this test.</p>

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<p>Don’t take it again. Taking it 4 times will seem obsessive. You have a great score, even for one sitting.</p>

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<p>Don’t bother. Ivies want to see SAT/ACT scores as a measure of perceived success at the college. You’ve broken 2200, which is by no means a definite “level” to be surpassed, but beyond that point, only a 2400 would truly make a difference in your application.</p>

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<p>Can I have a couple more comments before I let this die?</p>

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<p>Well colleges who superscore, which is nearly every college, may see all the single sitting scores. BUT, the final admission person ONLY sees the superscore. The person looking over your application will only see the superscore, not the single sitting scores</p>

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<p>I agree. Admissions officers have better things to do than wonder why a single sitting was worse than another, etc. Don’t they have someone just write your top score for each section before the committee looks at your app? You have great scores and fixed your writing admirably… However you are clearly obsessed with the SAT and need help. I recommend getting off these forums. At the very least, focus on subject tests.</p>