Should I retake my SATs if I want to get into Brown's PLME program?

Test Preparation
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<p>my scores:
critical reading: 670
math: 710
writing: 750
essay: 11</p>

<p>combined: 2130</p>

<p>I really really want to get into the Brown Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) program. As of third quarter junior year I had the highest overall average in my grade and I’m hispanic (I filled out some form for collegeboard about being a minority and letting colleges know about it or something but I don’t know how much that helps). I’ve taken biotechnology classes throughout high school (I submitted to Siemens, crossing my fingers) and I did summer research on lupus entering junior year, am volunteering at a pediatric intensive care unit, and will be working at a doctor’s office who specializes in pain management.</p>

<p>I also got 750s on the biology, chemistry, and U.S. history SATIIs</p>

<p>Will my current SAT scores greatly affect my chances of getting admitted? For some reason I can’t seem to get my critical reading scores into the 700s which is really frustrating considering I understand the passages but I feel like I’m always choosing between two choices no matter how much practice I do.</p>

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<p>Brown’s PLME program is very competitive. Your SAT score, while great, is only going to be around the middle-lower end of their typical score range for admission to Brown. For a chance at PLME, I recommend trying to improve your SAT1 score as well as writing outstanding essays.</p>

<p>Your subject tests are also great!!! Maybe try taking a math subject test?</p>

<p>Good luck :slight_smile: I’ve hear so many great things about PLME</p>