To take or not to take...that is the question

Test Preparation SAT Subject Test Preparation
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<p>So here's my situation. I've taken Math II three times.</p>

<p>First time: Right after junior year, fresh in my mind, choked on the test. Got a 730.
Second time: Beginning of senior year, just taking it to see if I still can score well. 720.
Third time: I took it again today after realizing I can get an 800 if I prep.</p>

<p>After looking at the Math Discussion, I don't think I did too well today. I left 5 blank and made enough mistakes that I'm only holding hopefor a 750.</p>

<p>I'm in IB Math HL and one of the better students. Another good student in the class scored an 800 on Math 2, and I tend to do a little better than him in the class. We have very similar foundations in math. I know I can get an 800; timing is the only issue for me.</p>

<p>Backround Stats:</p>

<p>35 ACT with a 35 in Math
740 Literature
730 Math 2
660 Spanish (Should get around 700 maybe for Spanish with Listening)</p>

<p>Those are my highest scores. The question is:</p>

<p>If I'm applying to schools like Princeton, Williams, and Davidson, should I take Math 2 again in December or save the money, sleep in, and not worry about standardized testing again for college?</p>

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<p>Oh my. Don’t take ANY tests more than 3 times-it looks really bad on an app. Unless you are 100% sure you will get 800, don’t take it again</p>

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<p>All the schools allow score choice, though. They will only see my 2/3 highest Subject Test scores. Right?</p>

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<p>No, not all schools take the best scores. e.g. Cornell & Stanford</p>

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<p>Sorry. I meant the school’s I’m applying to allow score choice, so I’ll only be sending my best scores. (Unless anyone has knowledge that warns against this?)</p>