Take SAT a 4th time? (Increase writing score)

Test Preparation
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<p>Hi! I'm looking to apply to top schools. So here's my current SAT stats (superscore):</p>

<p>2280</p>

<p>760 CR
790 M
730 W</p>

<p>Here's the breakdown of my writing score:</p>

<p>1st time: 730
8 essay, 47 MC</p>

<p>2nd/3rd time: 710/720
10 essay, 45 MC</p>

<p>I know that I'm capable of getting both a 10 essay and 47 MC, and with extra studying time this summer I am confident that I could achieve this. If I "superscored" my top writing components, I would have a 760, which would get me over a 2300 and make me competitive for the top schools I'm looking to apply to. </p>

<p>Any advice? Thanks.</p>

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<p>You have already taken the SAT too many times.
With a 2280, just let it go.</p>

3

<p>I’d say it’s a bit of a money waste, considering the drop in score from your 1st to your 2nd test… (how unlikely) If you really are confident you can go ahead ^o^</p>

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<p>No. You are absolutely fine for several competitive schools; essentially, no school will reject you just for your score. In fact, most would say that 4 attempts is too many, unless there is a good reason for it. So, just having that 4th score on file (for schools that request all test scores) could serve to your disadvantage even.</p>

<p>If you’re really not satisfied with your standardized test performance, take the ACT in September. It is a different test, so it requires additional preparation, but feel free to take it if it will make you happy.</p>

5

<p>just follow your heart </p>

6

<p>As my DD2 asked me, “why would I want to waste a perfectly good Saturday morning”?</p>

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<p>Your score is perfectly fine, especially your CR and Math scores. Remember that schools often take the Writing, and especially the essay, scores with a grain of salt. Some, like U Chicago, completely ignore the Writing score. There is a reason why the new SAT is getting its biggest makeover in the Writing section. </p>

<p>1550/1600 is good enough for any university. Focus on other parts of your application.</p>

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<p>It’s generally frowned upon to write more than 3 times, so you may want to stick to what you have. </p>

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<p>No need. 730 in W is fine and 20-40 more points won’t be an advantage.</p>

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<p>Why should a school admit you just because you answered a few more questions correctly? </p>

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<p>Your score is fine. If you really feel bad about it and if you think it’ll bug you, then sure go take it! But in my opinion, a 2280 doesn’t need any more improvement :)</p>

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<p>your SAT score is great, I would spend the summer focusing on your essays</p>

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<p>Your score is good enough for any school, and it shows score obsession to take it again.</p>