<p>That isn’t necessarily true. My initial score on the SAT math was a mere 500. The fourth time I took the test; however, I scored a 700. Each time I took the test my score gradually improved. My English was always great (690), but it took practice to ascertain the 700 Math. I would not discourage anyone from taking the test more than three times. Generally, Universities do not average your scores either. They take your best scores from one sitting or multiple sittings, depending on their policy.</p>