<p>That 800 800 looks really nice considering some schools don't consider writing. On the other hand the other looks more balanced. Which would you rather have?</p>
<p>The first one. I don’t think 800 in writing is that great. The difference between a 770 and 800 in math is unsignificant, but the difference between a 730 and a 800 in CR is already more important. And i think a double 800 math + CR is very impressive.</p>
<p>Personally, I would have the second one. I would rather have balanced scores, rather than lopsided. Seeing a 600 anything is somewhat discouraging. </p>
<p>Agree with the OP, many schools do not consider writing, and I honestly think those that do still don’t weight it as heavily as CR and M.</p>
<p>Depends on the school, but for many schools, the first is significantly better.</p>
<p>Depends on the school. Some schools do not consider the writing section, while others consider it heavily.</p>
<p>@ucbalumnus which schools consider the writing score heavily? Thanks</p>
<p>UCs (it was UC pressure that pushed the CB to add the W section in the first place…)</p>
<p>The second one because I want to do something in Journalism or English.</p>
<p>As a prospective English major, probably the first one. Although the writing score is lesser, the perfect score in Math and Critical Reading would open doors. A lot of schools today take major issue with the writing section, and a subpar writing score can be made up by writing superior application essays.</p>