<p>I’ve seen a couple other threads about this topic, but I’m still unsure on what I should do. I took the 2008 June SAT and ACT I received the scores: CR 610 M 630 W 580 and 27. I just took the winter SAT and ACT and I more or less stayed the same: CR 560 M 680 W 600 and 27 (found out on Friday and thought I did much better). I reviewed in the REA ACT book and Kaplan SAT books for both retakes (I don’t see much good that did me). Is there a possibility for a “third time’s the charm” in this situation. I just saw a friend’s SAT shoot up 200 points the third time she took it, so maybe that could happen. Do test scores statistically improve much on the third time? I’ve heard yes and no.
I have already been accepted to my colleges of choice (still deciding on which to go to), but I don’t know whether I should retake one or the other for scholarship information. At one university, automatic admission to their Honors Program requires a 1350 or 31. It’s deadline is March 1, though, so the ACT test date will cut it close. If it weren’t for this and scholarship opportunities, I would be satisfied.</p>
<p>I never took the ACT, but it seems to me that 4 points on the overall score is a huge step. The 110-point jump for SAT seems more reasonable, especially considering your previous CR score. If you are willing to study and practice a little, and think that an improvement will help your chances for scholarships (and/or the honors program is important to you) then it should be worth the fee to retake. The late deadline for the January SAT is extended, so you have time to sign up for it.</p>
<p>According to CollegeBoard statistics, SAT retake scores do not improve significantly on average. However, this does not mean that you cannot improve your scores. If you do plan to retake the SAT you should study a lot and take lots of practice tests. You should use the scores on these tests as a gage. If your scores do not seem to be improving, even after studying, then it is probably not worth the trouble.</p>