1 time SAT a strength?

languagefreak
Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:51:02 +0000

In my opinion, only taking it once would not work to your benefit. Here’s my reasoning why. First, your score is very good, but is not RIDICULOUS (like 2350+). In essence, retaking it shows drive to succeed, not perfectionism. Not retaking it almost shows that you are accepting mediocrity, when your other stats show otherwise. Basically you’d be sending mixed signals, in my opinion. If you plan on applying to Ivies, definitely retake it because your GPA and ECs will not be fantastic enough to make up for your SAT score without some sort of a hook. Again, if this were your fourth time taking it I would say hold off, but it isn’t, so retake it.