How will college look at drop in SAT score & should I take the ACT?

Test Preparation
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<p>Will colleges look really negatively at my drop in my math SAT score? </p>

<p>March 2011
CR: 730
W: 680
Math: 800
T: 2210</p>

<p>June 2011
CR: 750
W: 760
Math: 740
T:2250</p>

<p>Superscore: 2310</p>

<p>I dropped 60 points, and I think it was because I was careless, since I wasn’t trying to improve that score. Is that going to be a disadvantage? I do really well in the highest-level math classes at my school, though.</p>

<p>Also, should I bother studying & taking the ACT in September?</p>

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<p>bump? :slight_smile: My question is probably too wordy… but I just need reassurance/advice!</p>

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<p>Dude you’re fine. the difference between an 800 and a 740 is 1-2 questions. Maybe if you went down from 800 to a 600 then it would be a small problem. I would say that for almost any school, you’re pretty much set for the SAT, don’t bother taking the ACT. Just use the rest of your time to write great essays and try to build your ECs.</p>

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<p>Sounds goodddd. Thanks for the advice!</p>

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<p>Good lord. Relax. You’re in great shape :)</p>

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<p>Haha, yeah, I guess, thanks! I’m just getting nervous about the whole application process. So no need for ACT?</p>

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<p>nope. i’m jelly about your score.</p>

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<p>Don’t waste your time for the ACT. I’d kill for a score like that man. I’m only 100 points from a 2300, my dream haha.</p>

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<p>Thank you so much! I didn’t want to seem lazy about not taking it, but it makes more sense to use the time for apps.
@vvip002: haha, i mean i only superscored above a 2300. if you’re taking it again, i’m sure you’ll make it above. i didn’t even know what to expect.</p>