<p>After reflecting upon my March SAT experience, I am fairly certain that my scores will fall somewhere in the 2200 range. Since this was my first SAT and I was going for a “cold” 2300+, would it be wise to cancel my scores and study next time? Or should I just chance it and see how it went? In other words, is it worth throwing out a probable sub-2300 in order to keep my testing record intact?</p>
<p>(this is a serious question)</p>
<p>An upper 2200 is a pretty solid first test. But if you’re insisting on a 2300+ first time, and you’re almost positive that you won’t get it, then cancel.</p>
<p>What in the hell is wrong with a 2200?</p>
<p>He’s obviously in some la la land. Lol. OP is probably planning to apply to HYP</p>
<p>Unless you plan to attend Harvard, f- no. That’s good/solid depending on your standards. You’re crazy. Just study a bit more on your weaker spots and take it again.</p>
<p>There is something fundamentally wrong with your mindset.</p>
<p>If this thread was made to “brag” then I’m sorry, but you’re really not doing a good job of it.</p>
<p>If it’s a genuine concern, then no, don’t do it.</p>
<p>If you’re really dead set on scoring a 2300+ the first time and are absolutely sure based off of the consolidated lists that you are well under that mark, I don’t see why not.</p>
<p>However any score above 2200 is pretty impressive and I doubt having your first score under 2300 is going to harm you in anyway if you eventually attain a 2300+ in one sitting.</p>
<p>276 post ■■■■■?</p>
<p>Just because the OP wouldn’t be happy with a 2200 doesn’t mean that he’s a ■■■■■! Seriously guys. OP, if I were you I would cancel. I want to get a 2300+ myself and would cancel if I’m SURE I missed the mark.</p>
<p>No, don’t do it. No college, not even a top school, will reject you as a result of or look down upon your getting a 2200 your first try.</p>
<p>Is score choice out of the question?</p>
<p>2200 on a first try – that would be really nice score to have.</p>
<p>I probably didn’t even get 2000 my first try.</p>
<p>You might want to PM Silverturtle or Mifune to see their views on this.</p>
<p>I scored a 2250 my first time (was also going for 2300+ cold). I debated canceling, but decided against it. In retrospect, I believe it took some pressure off my second SAT this March.</p>
<p>I don’t think scoring a 2300+ is easy even if you practice/have good test taking skills. One mistake can cost 20-30 points. You probably also have subject tests to take 
2200+ is solid.</p>
<p>Since it’s your first time, you can retake. No college looks down on taking it twice.</p>
<p>Don’t cancel.</p>
<p>Clearly this is a matter of personal opinion. I would under no circumstances SUGGEST canceling a 2200+, but if you really want a 2300+ “cold” cancel if you want to. </p>
<p>I’d be thrilled with anything 2200+ (“cold” or not), but that’s just me. If you feel you can do better and don’t want the 2200 on your record at all, it is your decision.</p>