Should I Retake?

Test Preparation
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<p>I'm a rising senior, and I'm looking primarily at Rice, but will be applying to a few other high-ranked colleges as well.</p>

<p>Scores:</p>

<p>1st SAT Test:
CR: 660
M: 690
W: 710 (10)</p>

<p>2nd SAT Test:
CR: 620
M: 750
W: 710 (8)</p>

<p>So, SAT superscored is 2120.</p>

<p>SAT IIs:
Chem: 760
Lit: 730
Math I: 730</p>

<p>ACT:
English: 34 (8)
Reading: 35
Math: 35
Science: 35
Combined: 35</p>

<p>Anyway, the whole story is this: I never expected to get that high a score on my ACT. It just seemed so... easy. Apparently, that's equivalent to a 2340 on the SAT, but I find this hard to believe. I'm also concerned that my relatively low essay scores are going to hurt me.</p>

<p>I know I don't need to retake the ACT. However, should I take the SAT again and try to up my CR score or something? I always miss the passage questions and have done well on the sentence completions. I'm just thinking there are better uses of my time (and money) than taking the SAT yet again when I know I can't possibly beat its equivalent(?) ACT score.</p>

<p>I'm also wondering if I should look into taking Math IIC SAT II.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance. I'd ask my counselor, but she's not very well informed.</p>

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<p>You don’t need to take the SAT again because you’re ACT is very good. Why would you want to put yourself through that? And your SAT IIs are very good. Just take Math II if you want and leave everything else alone. No use stressing, time would be better spent starting your essays and resume.</p>

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<p>I meant to mention that I didn’t study for any of them… if that makes any difference…</p>

<p>And thanks for the advice. Anyone else have a differing opinion or other advice?</p>

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<p>Yes. Do not retake the SAT. Your ACT scores are superb. You said your top choice is Rice, so a 35 on the ACT will put you in the top 10% of scorers at Rice. If you have a GPA of 3.75+, I’d say you’re in. And I think you should apply to 3, maybe 4 ivies.</p>

<p>P.S Take MathIIC</p>

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<p>Thanks! That brings my hopes up. I’ll look into Math IIC.</p>

<p>Anything else from… anyone? You’re all so helpful. <3</p>

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<p>I’ve got 640 for Maths II and 680 for chemisty.
It is bad or what?
Should i retake?</p>

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<p>From what I’ve heard about it, I would try to raise that Math II score. But I’m probably not a good person to ask. I’d look at the SAT II sub-forum.</p>