Retake with a 2260?

TheBacchanal
Wed, 26 May 2010 04:36:39 +0000

I’m a junior and for my first take, I got a 2210 (680CR, 770M, 760W-10 Essay).
Second take: 2260 (720CR, 760M, 780W-11 Essay)
Composite/Superscore: 2270

PROS:

I know the difference between a 2260 and a 2300+ is only a couple of questions, which is why I want to take it again. I only did some last minute cramming for this test and didn’t expect to get a higher score than last time, so I think with some extra practice over the summer I could probably get a more desirable score.

And doesn’t a 2300 look a lot better on paper? It would also boost my self-esteem :)

CONS:

***Too much work. */B

I’m taking SAT IIs in June, and if I screw those up I’ll need to retake those in Oct/Nov too. Oct/Nov SATs are the only ones offered at my school before ED or EA apps are in, and I don’t really feel comfortable with taking the SATs again after I send my apps in.

Not worth doing everything again just for an extra 40 or so points.

What does everyone think?