I’m currently at a 2070. I haven’t studied for any of them and my 2070 was a result of my 790 W. If I were to study, I know I could get a 2200. People usually discourage 2150s going for 2250s or the ludicrous 2350s going for 2400s. Is a 130 point jump large enough to warrant a retake?
I took the test once (I’m horrible with standardized metrics) and scored a flat 2200. I don’t plan on retaking because I think I’d pull my hair out if I had to endure another one, haha.
I think once you get to a certain point, colleges don’t care. Then again, my friend took the test 4 times and raised her score from a 2070 to a 2270, and another friend raised hers from a 2130 to a 2360, so what do I know?
I was an idiot and didn’t study. I didn’t make time and used that as my excuse. Most people who take it 4 times actually studied and really have burned themselves out (unless they’re just studying hardcore). Is it worth it for me?
If you feel like you can significantly improve your score, that doing so is worth the money and time, then yes. If not, then no. Opportunity cost.
No, nothing wrong with taking it four times (except, as @SirPepsi mentioned, the expense and potential opportunity cost).
@marvin100 I can pay for it.
Are you a senior now, or a junior? For which colleges do you think a realistic increase (ie. within 100 points) would change your prospects? If you are a senior, you really ought to be winding down the process. Any college where you cannot get in with a 2070 should probably be scratched from your list.
@woogzmama I’m a senior. I’ve checked, a lot of the colleges I’m applying to accept Janurary SAT scores. I’m asking for regular decision, I’ve already done EA.
I’m sure they’ll accept the scores, but I hope you’re not expecting them to make a meaningful difference at this point. Good luck!
My son hit the wall on SAT writing and couldn’t get above 690. He switch to the ACT and got a 34 with only practicing science section (but with R=30). He retook it with only doing two reading sections two day before and he got a 36. If you are naturally bright you might be better off trying the ACT. Try a practice test and see how it goes. But be warned the science section is really just reading comprehension (ie don’t try to do the actual science). My son’s practice science sections were terrible until he understood that if they ask for something, it’s on the graph (ie no need to pull out the calculator and figure it out).