Retake the SAT, or send in Applications Early?

Test Preparation
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<p>I wasn’t sure whether to post this here or in College Admissions, but here we go.</p>

<p>I currently have a math/verbal SAT score of 1390 (2090, total). Exactly how significant it it to pass the 1400 barrier? Is it worth retaking the exam this fall to try and get past 1400 to increase my chances of receiving admittance in my desired honors program (the Dean Scholars program at the University of Texas, which I hear is pretty competitive), or would it be smarter to go ahead and send in my applications early? I’ve heard the longer you wait on turning in apps, the worse your chances get. I don’t know how accurate that bit of wisdom is, but it’s causing me some concern at the moment. Thanks.</p>

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<p>I don’t think that a 10 point difference is significant. Plus, these arbitrary barriers are often illusory.</p>

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<p>I would send your application in early and send in the new SAT scores when you receive them.</p>