<p>I don’t think Caltech does composite scoring. If that is the case, your first scores are probably better than the second ones considering the math section is much more important than the writing section to Caltech. Either way, people with your scores and below do get into Caltech. It’s worth a shot. Passion for and commitment to math and science is much more important than SAT scores when it comes to success here. The admissions committee knows this.</p>