<p>I got a 2160 the first time I took the SAT in the middle of junior year (750 M, 710 R, 700 W). I am planning on applying to UF Honors, various scholarships, and the more competitive schools next year (Johns Hopkins undergrad, William and Mary, and etc.). Many of these schools (including UF from what I know) superscore the SAT, but I have heard that it looks good to have gotten a score above a 2100 on the first try. Theoretically, I could get an 800 in math, around a 740 in reading, and possibly a 720 or so in writing if I prepare enough and take advantage of the superscoring process. But of course, this would depend heavily upon luck and whether or not retaking the SAT would actually improve my chances for the "elite" colleges... Will retaking the SAT improve or hurt (e.g. changing the number of times I took the SAT from just once to twice or more) my chances?</p>
<p>I would retake. 2160 certaintly wouldn’t help your admittance into top schools, and if you know you can improve then go for it.</p>
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<p>Definitely retake.</p>
<p>You have nothing to lose, and everything to gain.</p>
<p>My kid raised his CR from a 730 to an 800, and his math from a 660 to a 700, by retaking, and that was with very little additional prep work.</p>
<p>Mere familiarity with the exam will help you.</p>
<p>It is so competitive to get into a top school that every little advantage helps. </p>
<p>By the way, my son had a 2300 superscore, and still got waitlisted at a lot of top schools, including Johns Hopkins.</p>
<p>So don’t rest on your laurels.</p>
<p>Get the highest score possible.</p>