My SAT score is a 2110, however the breakdown of each section is kind of weird: 760 M, 750 W, 600 CR. A lot of the schools I am looking at have SAT scores around mine, however when I look at the range for each subject my math and writing scores are towards the top, but my reading is a little bit below. Will this hurt my chances of getting into these schools? I’m not sure if this matters, but I’m looking to go into a math major so obviously I need a decent math score.
Thank you!
It almost certainly will hurt you, yeah. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but you should try hard to get up to 650 or so–top-20 schools often have a very hard time accepting even STEM majors who can’t hit that mark.
Hi, I’m actually in the same boat. I took the SAT 4 times, and my super score is a 2200 (800 math, 800 writing, 600 reading). I’m also thinking of applying as a math major. Have you considered retaking the SAT? Or perhaps the ACT? What type of colleges will you apply to? There isn’t much that I can do to increase my reading score, so I’m trying to do well in my BC Calc class and SAT 2 for math to cover up my 600. I hope everything works out for us 
@misschoding @mlg0312 Yes, it definitely will. I had 800 math, 780 writing, 630 reading. Deferred -> rejected by Duke (top choice). If i had over 700 I think i would’ve had a good shot there. Obviously there are other factors that effected that decision, but get your reading score up. As long as its over 700 you’ll be fine. And for you misschoding, which schools are your reach/top choices?
@MrWiggles This is making me nervous 
As of now, I would like to apply ED (or possibly ED II) to liberal arts schools, specifically Wellesley or Vassar. I am aware that liberal arts schools emphasize the humanities, but I really like the small class sizes and close connections with professors. Unfortunately, my 600 was my highest (580, 590, 600, 590), and I don’t think I should retake for the 5th time lol. Even if my math and writing are 800 (and my intended major is math), do you think that my reading score would hurt me badly?
@misschoding Hmm. I know next to nothing about liberal arts schools and know nothing about Wellesley/Vassar. Upon googling their acceptance rate, it looks like 28%/22% to me. Sorry to break it to you, but your scores are definitely on the lower end of their applicant pool. Unless you have STELLAR extra-curriculars, your chances at those schools (in my opinion) are pretty low.
EDIT: Woah, I misread your post. I thought you said you had 600 on each section, but upon rereading it looks like you have 800 800 600. But still, the 600 will drag you down. How do your extracurriculars look?
I took the SAT once. Be aware that colleges can see how many times you’ve taken the SAT. I don’t know anyone who had taken it more than 3 times. If you want to take it a 5th time, go for it, but you should really be improving each time.
Message me if you want advice or if you have any questions.
@misschoding I took it 3 times, and I don’t think I am going to take it again. In September I will be taking subject tests, and I really would just like to focus on my AP classes (I will also be taking BC :)) after that. Right now I’m looking at schools like George Washington and BU, which don’t seem too far out of reach with a low reading score, but I would also like to apply to schools like JHU and CMU so it’ll probably hurt me there a little bit. What schools are you considering?
@mlg0312 Correct me if Im wrong, but I dont think there are any subject tests in Sep. You could do early decision at JHU or CMU, since ED rates are generally higher. Im thinking of a few liberal arts colleges, along with probably NYU and BC, and my state school.
Why is critical reading so hard
@misschoding I meant October not September, oops! I know, critical reading is terrible
@mlg0312 But on the bright side, my statistic teacher told my class that writing is the best indicator of college success, so yay for us!
@misschoding Hah yay!! Well, good luck with everything!
@MrWiggles Score choice allows students to take the SAT as many sittings as they want and only send the scores to schools that they chose. Some schools list preferences regarding school choice, but it is up to students to adhere to their policies or not. College Board will not send any scores that a student doesn’t authorize. A school will not know how many times you’ve taken the SAT from College Board. You do need to make sure that your SAT’s scores aren’t listed on your high school transcript though. Most schools no longer do this since they are unofficial scores anyway.
@mlg0312 haha thanks! same goes for you too 
@uskoolfish oh then this makes it a bit better for me. lol