<p>Is my future ruined? Well that's not really my question; I just to know what my new SAT score will mean at schools like Duke. I received a 1500- 800V, 700 M on the old Sat last October, but I just received my June scores and they were significantly lower. I only got a 730 CR, 730 M, and 700 W (10 on essay 69 MC) for a total of 2160. I was really surprised because I scored an 80 on my PSAT, but this time it seems that the multiple-choice writing hurt my score the most. From what I understand next year you will need 2200 to be in the running at most selective schools, so in conclusion should I retake in October? I know my composite is above 2200, but will this count at every school? BTW I still have one more SAT 2 to take that will be pushed back to November (and probably have to be rushed) if I retake, and I received a 750 on the US History SAT 2 in May.</p>
<p>Thanks J Any advice at all will be very appreciated. Im very confused as to what this all means.</p>
<p>Who has decided that a 2,200 is necessary at top schools? At least on the Math + Verbal ~700 is still 95th percentile. Your probably in better shape than you think. There are so many factors involved in college admission one alone won't decide your fate. Look at Duke's average SATs, 25% of students were below a 660 verbal and 25% below 670 math.</p>
<p>You should be fine. Check out their average scores, see how yours compare, and if they are lower, retake it in the fall. If they are above the average, stop stressing and have a nice summer vacation. You are not going to be stuck in the food industry, unless your grades are a 2.0, I promise you. If all else fails, apply to a safety school. But know that scores are not everything.</p>