Should I re-take my SAT?

TKAMG12
Thu, 24 Oct 2013 11:55:19 +0000

Hey Everybody!
I really need an honest opinion on this one.
I took my 1st SAT in May 2013
and then re-took it in October 2013.

Here are my scores:
May (1880) —> CR:570 - M:650 - W: 660
October (1910) –> CR:660 - M:620 - W: 630

I’m in my senior year, and I’m applying to selective schools and programs. I’m really disheartened from the 2nd SAT score that I just got, and can’t seem to make up my mind.

Do you think I should re-take my SAT this January? Or should I just stop dreaming about these schools?

Would retaking it again have a negative impact on my application?
If you think I should, could I please get a few tips on how to get a better score?

I’d be more than grateful if you could give your suggestions on this one!
Thanks!

PS: The schools that I’m applying to are:
Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Tufts (BS-DMD Program), UConn (BS-DMD Program), Duke, Barnard, Smith, Lehigh-Upenn(BS-DMD Program) and a few safeties…