<p>I have taken the SAT two times scored a 1950 and 1960 respectively, in May i took it but my scores have been delayed till june 20th. I know i’m not gonna get higher than a 2070 or something in my june exam since it is so close and my score just won’t go up. Should i cancel june and opt for october exam or take the just exam 5 times. I mean i know four is too much NOW but i didn’t now that before i took it the first two *****ty exams?? Does five times matter since penn takes all scores?</p>
<p>There is little merit in retaking the SAT without a high likelihood of increasing your score by at least 100 points. To assess this probability take fresh practice tests and grade them with care. But even for these taking one practice test immediately after another is unlikely to help you raise your score. You need to identify your gaps/misunderstandings and address them completely before retrying.</p>
<p>That your two scores are close together suggests that you’ve not been preparing in the above spirit. You appear to be using the actual SAT tests as “practice” tests, hoping for the best. That’s unwise.</p>
<p>So don’t take still another test without raising that likelihood of improvement way above where it is likely now.</p>
<p>And taking the SAT 5 times will likely be a red flag to any admissions officer. Assume that you have only one more chance. For Penn you need to be aiming for a score of 2200 +. So you have a lot of work ahead of you.</p>
<p>I wish i knew that before I took the SAT the last three times… What would happen if I were to make another account on the collegeboard website??? Bad or If i get caught that spells trouble?</p>
<p>you’re prohibited. The remedy for you is to apply to a batch of schools that best matches your profile. 5 attempts to break 2100 is pretty conclusive.</p>
<p>Hey above, I think you should stop stressing about it. There is so much to the college application process that it really is impossible for anyone to tell you that taking the SAT 5 times means you are sunk. What you should be focusing your attention on is doing well in your classes and on the SAT (even if it is for the 5th time) and developing a list of schools that you like and would be happy to attend that are reaches, matches and safeties. You have to understand that even if you got a 2400 in one sitting applying to the top schools is always unknown. YET even with a lower SAT you may have another compelling part of your resume that a top school may want. Open your mind to a broad spectrum of schools, there is alot out there… Good Luck. :)</p>