<p>If you are really unsure of whether or not you’ll be satisfied with the second round of tests, then maybe it would be better for you to wait until the regular decision round. Note, though, that I think it’s pretty unusual for someone to retake subject tests, and hopefully you wouldn’t need to take the SAT a third time to get the score that you want.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t necessarily call either of those things a HOOK, unless your stepfather donates a great deal of money to Yale. Being a musician can be a great extracurricular activity, that by itself probably won’t guarantee anything.</p>