Score of 1950. Re-take?

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<p>I got a 1950. If I retake, I could get 2000+ maybe, which gives me a higher chance at NYU and Fordham (my dream schools). But I missed the date and now I’d have to pay $71. Should I retake?</p>

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<p>Since I don’t live in New York, I would advise you to check the school’s average SAT scores for Freshmen. Also, consider taking the ACT if you haven’t. In my opinion taking the ACT boosts your chances of getting accepted. You MUST take into consideration your major. If you are planning to major in the Medical field, you should definitely consider re-taking the SAT.</p>

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<p>if your applying to NYU, you will need a higher SAT score</p>

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<p>That’s not true. He’s right in the 50th percentile.</p>

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<p>“If you are planning to major in the Medical field, you should definitely consider re-taking the SAT.”</p>

<p>Why is that?</p>

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<p>I looked at the average for NYU, and I think that 1900+, it’s already in the 50th percentile I think…</p>

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<p>get 2200+, if you want to go to NYU Stern</p>

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<p>Can you list your individual scores and tell us if you can improve them? </p>

<p>Actually…you should ask yourself this question: </p>

<p>Can I improve? If so, take it.</p>

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<p>@Shrinkrap Most of my friends have been telling me that it is harder to get into a school if you major in a popular field. For example, if you major in a less popular career, you’re more likely to get into a more prestigious school than if you were majoring in a field that most people desire. I have gone to seminars were counselors from Berkeley have spoke about what goes into their decisions to admit a student into their school.</p>

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<p>@Gupi:
My critical reading was 690, math was 610, and writing was 650. I think I could be able to improve if I studied really hard, but it would put a damper on the time that I’d spend for my application essays :/</p>

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<p>Oh.</p>

<p>This table should show admission rates by intended field of study for fall freshman admits from California in 2009</p>

<p><a href=“http://statfinder.ucop.edu/statfinder/drawtable.aspx?track=1[/url]”>http://statfinder.ucop.edu/statfinder/drawtable.aspx?track=1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>This one should be reasoning score and intended field of study</p>

<p><a href=“http://statfinder.ucop.edu/statfinder/drawtable.aspx?track=1[/url]”>http://statfinder.ucop.edu/statfinder/drawtable.aspx?track=1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>I don’t believe this is true. Generally, Medical Programs have very elite applicants (after all, we don’t want someone who isn’t good at what their future work may focus on to be a doctor, do we? ;)). Because of those applicants, the standards are pretty high.</p>

<p>EDIT: I’m not saying this is true for all cases, but specifically Medical schools/programs.</p>

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<p>Oh, I’ll be applying for NYU’s College of the Arts and Sciences, by the way.</p>