Taking SATs for a Fourth Time?

<p>So October scores came out, I have a low CR score (640) that I feel will definitely hurt me in applying to Columbia/Penn/Cornell. I already took SATs three times, but would it be worth it to take it a fourth time in hopes to improve my CR score?</p>

<p>isn’t that what superscoring is for</p>

<p>Well since some schools (like Penn) require that you send all your scores, would it look bad if I took them a fourth time? And a 640 CR is part of my superscore, so it hurts me more than it helps.</p>

<p>I’m in the exact same predicament except it’s my math score that is weighing my score down. I think I’m just going to take it again b/c it I think a higher SAT score with 4 takes is better than a lower with 3 takes. as long as you make sure you get CR up I’d say do it</p>

<p>Should i take it again (will be my 3rd) to raise my math and writing (740, 710)?</p>

<p>user2134, I would suggest retaking to boost those math and writing scores to 750+. For the others, I think that as long as you’re improving your score/superscore with the fourth take then you should be fine. However, I can see how retaking the SAT a fourth time with great scores (2250+) could hurt. But in your case, it should only help.</p>

<p>I have another question. SAT scores are usually sent after the common app is submitted right?</p>

<p>You could send in your SAT scores before your common app is submitted. I don’t know if they are “usually” sent in after the common app is submitted though.</p>

<p>So would it be worth it to take it a fourth time? Right now I have 640 CR/800 M/730 W. If I get a 700 would it be worth it? Or not that much of a difference and almost look desperate?</p>