Should I Retake The SAT?

rythm24
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 19:21:45 +0000

My score is currently a 1490 highest, with a 790 in mathematics and a 700 in reading +writing. I’m gonna major in computer science, and I’m thinking of super competitive schools like MIT and Princeton.
Although my SAT is in the lower percentile for admissions, my GPA is pretty good, and I’m confident I can make it to the top 5% in my senior year (currently a junior). Additionally, my resume is pretty strong - I had 2 internships at GE and Nokia, learned quantum computing for free from MIT researchers, and am currently analyzing research data for the University of Alabama. I have other experiences under my belt too, such as club leadership positions.
I’m trying to stay optimistic in the hopes that schools will not reject me over a few points, but it’s really getting to me - should I retake the SAT this August in hopes of a higher score?