<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>Yes, you should take it again. My kid got above 2100 her first try, but her superscore ended up being 2380 after a second try. Sure, they like a great “one sitting score”, but honestly – 2100 isn’t that score. She got into U of Chicago EA this year, and I am almost certain she would NOT have gotten in if she sat on that 2100-ish score and did not take the test again. Trust them when they say they superscore, and study up for another attempt. You can always use score choice – if one sitting is uniformly above the others (all 3 scores), just send that one and they will never even know you took it twice.</p>
<p>wooow… same exact score here too… but with 620cr (:(), 740W, and 800M… Am international… and mt first language is not English… so would they go easy on me??!</p>
<p>It is very common to sit for the SAT twice. The majority of students’ scores go up the second sitting. There is no harm to you application taking it again.</p>
<p>If your question is actually serious than the answer is YES,take it at least 1 more time.A 2160 is about in the middle for the top schools. It’s likely you’ll do better and improve your chances.</p>