Another Retake/Not Retake (SAT/ACT)

Dr_Whiskers · 07-28-2008, 01:55 PM

I'm sure you have all seen this thread hundreds of times:

SAT Composite: 2240
Math: 780
Reading: 720
Writing: 740

ACT Composite: 34
Math: 36
Science: 36
Writing: 35
Reading: 28 (Yes, I realize this is a relative failure.)

Should I retake the SAT to bring up all my scores across the board?
And should I retake the ACT to bring up reading :P

Oh, by the way, I'm hoping to get into colleges at par with the Ivy's, yadda yadda.

hackman · 07-28-2008, 07:50 PM

If the rest of your stats are strong, then no, don't retake.

khoitrinh · 07-29-2008, 12:34 PM

Your scores are good, although they could be better. If you already have good ECs and other stats, then you should retake to boost your chances. But if you are a little short on ECs, improving those will help you much more than another 100 points on the SAT.

stueydue · 07-29-2008, 01:40 PM

it looks like you're in good enough shape. dont retake imo

chubeebo · 07-29-2008, 02:09 PM

both scores are already very good.

pestofesto · 06-25-2009, 03:16 PM

don't bother retaking 'em.

driscol · 06-25-2009, 03:34 PM

Don't retake.