<p>I studied for my test for 6 months. Very VERY rigorous studying too… I took all ten college blue book practice tests, plus worked through 3 math SAT prep books (math was my weak point) and got a 2080 (730CR 640M 710W). Is it really worth retaking? The schools I’m looking at require you to send ALL scores, plus my predicted range was 1900 - 2200… Also, I’m not applying for a major that has anything to do with math… Thoughts?</p>
<p>If you’re aiming for those “top schools,” I suggest you take the SAT one more time, just to get that math score up. Some colleges require all SAT scores you’ve earned, and they will choose the highest score for each section. It is to your advantage to retake the SAT (although that means you’ll be losing another 4 hours of your life).</p>
<p>Well, it depends. If you can go from a 2000 to a 2400, then definitely. I’d say you need to increase your math, because the math on the SAT is very basic (Algebra 2 level). If you can go up by about 100 (hopefully in math) then you’re good.</p>
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<p>With the way I freak out and study like crazy for these things, it would be a lot more than 4 hours… lol</p>
<p>depends. For Univ Florida? No. For UCLA? Maybe. For Columbia? Definitely.</p>
<p>If you worked through ALL ten tests in the Blue Book and are still struggling, then I would suggest forcing yourself to look at the problems in a different way. It isn’t necessarily a test where you have to find the right answer. Collegeboard’s reasoning is mostly deductive. Try going through one of tests and read the questions aloud, and identify what the trick of the question is. Only the correct answer is fully defensible; there is some caveat to all the others that can usually be discerned through the precision of the language. Obviously this doesn’t apply to math as much as to critical reading, but honestly there is still room for improvement there, and if you’re reaching a ceiling on the math section, perhaps focusing on the other sections could help you get the gains you’re looking for.</p>
<p>On the math section in particular, it’s good to recognize which types of problems you are struggling on the most. In preparing for these types of tests, preparing efficiently is just as good and often better than simply setting aside a lot of time.</p>
<p>My cousin originally got a 2080 but on his second take got a 2260 (non-superscored). Many others have gotten similar gains, and at all but the most competitive of universities, a 100+ increase will tangibly boost your chances. I would go for it; you don’t lose anything other than a Saturday afternoon and if you remember it’s not worth half the anxiety that you place on yourself, then you should be set.</p>
<p>Take it again - most kids go up the second time. Maybe get some tutoring on the Math.</p>