Should I retake with a 2290?

Test Preparation
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Okay. So, like many people on here, my goal is to get into a very prestigious university. The Ivies, Stanford, Williams, and sme UCs. Schools like that.
The first time I took the SAT i got a 2190.
Math: 690
Reading: 760
Writing: 740, with an essay score of 9

I studied a bit,retook it and got a 2290:
Math: 760
Reading: 770
Writing 760, with an essay score of 8.

So here is my dilemma- As a total score, I don’t think I can get much better than a 2290. I think I got really lucky on math, because I had never scored above a 700 before, on practice tests. That’s what really helped boost my score. However, I know I can get an 800 on Reading. I’ve done it it pretty consistently on the many practice tests. I also think I can do better on writing. My essay scores drag me down, because I do well on the multiple choice. During practice, I usually get 10s or 11s on essays.

Therefore, if I were to retake the SAT, I think I would get around an 800 in reading, a 780 in writing, and probably below 700 in math. This would help my superscore, and get it above 2350, which would be awesome. But is it even worth it? Will colleges see that my math score was just a fluke? Does superscore matter? Is 3 times too many times to take it?

Another factor is that I probably will take the ACT too, and I need to prepare for that. (Side question: is it worth it to take the ACT if I got a 2290?)

Obviously I have a lot of questions. Thanks for your guys’ help.

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No. You got over 750 in each section. Move on from testing. The top schools do not want testing drones. They want people who are doing more interesting things with their time. No need to take the ACT either. Pour yourself into your passions. Help others in your community.

My D is at Yale with a one and done score very similar to yours. Once they see that you tested well, they will move on to the rest of your application. Make sure they can see that you are a unique person that they would like to have on campus.

3

If i were you, I wouldn’t retake it. You have almost near perfect scores! Just focus your time on extracurriculars. Even the Ivies are looking for variety and not just super high grades. You need to make sure your application sets apart from the other kids with a 2290. As long as your in the average sat range for accepted applicants, you’re fine. And if you’re taking AP’s or SAT subject tests, focus your time on those.

4

No don’t retake it. Simple as that.

5

Don’t retake it. It’s not necessary.