Should I retake the SAT with or without the essay?

JessTheUnicorn
Thu, 23 Feb 2017 01:45:35 +0000

Hello. I took the SAT and ACT for the first time this year. I decided not to study for either to see which one I felt better about.

SAT score: 1250 (640 in reading and writing and 610 in math). On the essay, I got a 7 in reading, 6 in analysis, and 6 in writing. FYI, each essay “section” is in a range from 2-8.

ACT score: 25 composite score (25 in English, 26 in math, 26 in reading, and 22 in science. My writing scores are not yet available). According to a few online calculators, my composite score would be equivalent to a 1220 on the SAT.

Obviously I did better on the SAT. In my opinion, it felt easier. But anyways, I would still like to improve my scores for better scholarship/college chances. I did pretty well on the essay because writing/reading has always been my strongest subject. When I retake the SAT, should I take the it with the writing portion again?

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks!