To cancel or not to cancel...

Test Preparation
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<p>I took SAT II tests in math IC and Literature today. I felt really good about the math exam and a confident I am in the mid 700's. But the Lit. test was completely different. I thought it was going to be much easier and I did not put much preparation into it at all. When the test began, I was overwhelmed. I would be shocked if I got anything above a 600. </p>

<p>So what do I do now? Do i keep the scores and retake to improve, or do I clean the slate (i.e. eliminate the dreadful Lit. score) and start out strong? As a note, I will be applying to top-tier colleges and need high scores on these tests. I am not sure whether or not they will mind if I have a horrible score the first time around and then imprve a lot. What do you guys think?</p>

<p><strong>Cross-posted</strong></p>

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<p>MOST only take your highest score, like for SAT I. Especially since it's just Literature, unless you're planning on majoring in English, they won't really care if you got a 590 the first time if you get a 700+ the second time.</p>

<p>You know, they could always be like, "Oh, he probably just had bad allergies that day." lol. But seriously, no need to cancel the scores.</p>

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<p>yeah, don't cancel.
keep it and retake. you'll have to retake anyway, so at least find out just how badly (or well) you actually did.</p>

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<p>Much appreciated words of comfort. Seeing my scores and then going from there is a very good point. Thanks for the help guys.</p>

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<p>don't cancel (:</p>

<p>just see how you did
and just retake it!</p>