Should I retake? (SAT and subject tests)

FlyLikeAPeacock
Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:30:20 +0000

I got a 2290 on my first attempt at the actual SAT (770 CR, 780 W, 740 M).

For subject tests, I got: 790 Math 2, 750 Bio M, 740 Physics

My top school is Wharton, and I’m also looking at other very selective schools such as the University of Chicago and the other Ivies.

Here are my concerns:
1.) I’m taking this with a grain of salt, but I’ve read on this forum that Wharton expects an 800 for the Math 2. I hate to sound pretentious, but I barely studied for Math 2 and I somehow got a 790. Is it worth retaking it, especially considering that I would actually study this time?

2.) I plan on retaking Physics, as that was the test I had studied for the most and I was expecting a much higher score. If I’m going to a subject test session anyway, is there any reason why I shouldn’t just take all 3 again?

3.) I also plan on retaking the actual SAT. While I’m satisfied with my current score, that was only with one try, and I’m confident that my score would increase with another try. However, there are only two more SAT administrations that will be able to send scores before ED: October and November. While Wharton accepts the November scores, they’ll receive them after the application deadline. Will that look unfavorable to the admissions counsel, and does it matter whether I take the subject tests or the actual test for that session?