SAT Re-Test for Near-Perfect Scores With Lower Essay?

<p>Question: My child got these SAT scores: Reading 800, Math 800, and Writing 720, with an Essay score of 8. He is a very strong writer, a top student in AP Lit. Somehow he didn’t do well on the essay. Does he need to retake the SAT? Thanks. “The Dean” recommends that your child NOT […]</p>

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