"SAT 2 Optional" college - should I retake SAT I, or take SAT II?

Applying to College
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<p>I’m applying early decision to a college where SAT 2’s are optional, but recommended.</p>

<p>(“SAT II results are encouraged but are not required unless home-schooled” are the exact words)</p>

<p>I currently have an SAT I score of 2190 (740 CR, 730 M, 720 W with 12 essay though I don’t know if the essay score even matters…)</p>

<p>And have ONE SAT II score for Math 2 of 690 which I really, really want to retake since I’m certain I messed up because I was sick on the day of the test.</p>

<p>Should I retake SAT I (I honestly think CR will drop a lot and others won’t increase either, but no harm in trying…) or take SAT IIs?</p>

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<p>It depends on the selectivity of the school. Which school are you referring to?.. but if it’s optional, then the SAT is more important…I think…</p>

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<p>Emory University is the one I was referring to. Sorry, I should have wrote that.</p>

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<p>There’s no guarantee, of course, because Emory is very selective, but I think those SAT I scores put you in a good position for Emory (above their median). If you think the SAT II is out of line and you really can do better, maybe you should do that.</p>

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<p>Honestly speaking, I don’t think my SAT I will get much better. Should I just take SAT IIs, or just try my best to retake and increase SAT I?</p>

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<p>If you don’t think your SAT I will get much better and you haven’t studied or anything, just take SAT ll’s. Maybe they’ll be required at other colleges.</p>

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<p>Honestly, maybe I’d have a chance to increase if I studied my butt off from now till october, but I highly doubt that. So I guess I’ll stick to SAT IIs… thanks!</p>