Should I take the SAT again?

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I got my SAT score back today and I got a 1440 (680 on verbal and 760 on math). I feel that although I have a high math score, I’m capable of getting an 800, and I’m currently signed up to take the SAT in October. However, if I don’t get a higher score on math, I doubt I’ll get a 680 or higher on the verbal. Therefore, my composite score would go down. Would this be a red flag for colleges that ask to see all your test scores? For instance, if I got a 1390 on the October test.

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I forgot to say the reason for me wanting to get an 800 on math. I want to get an 800 because many colleges super score the SAT. Therefore, if I got an 800 on math, they would interpret my SAT as a 1480

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I have reposted this thread, as I posted this in the wrong discussion topic. The new thread is here: http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/2018401-should-i-take-the-sat-a-third-time.html#latest

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If U of M superscores the SAT, wouldn’t this resolve the matter for you?

Also, it would probably be helpful for you to stop obsessing about admission to U of M, as evidenced by your multiple threads and postings in this forum. If you get admitted, great; if not, you’ll get into a school where you can apply your talents, and life will go on. But do try to step back and get a little perspective; it’s really not worth all the mental anguish that you seem to be going through in this process.

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I agree. Thanks for the advice honestly.

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UMICH does not superscore, however, they will look at your best composite score. So do retake and see if you can improve your composite score. Read the link below.
https://umich.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2079/~/how-are-test-results-used-in-the-admissions-review-process%3F

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@billcsho: That’s a useful link to the U of M website, since according to College Board, U of M takes the"highest section" of the new SAT, see https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/pdf/sat-score-use-practices-participating-institutions.pdf at page 34.

Perhaps College Board needs to update its information.

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That is old info as it still shows 3 section scores on it. Anyway, I would not trust CB on that. One should always look up the school’s website for that kind of information as it may be changed.