Should I Retake The SAT?

mynameiswhatever
Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:48:55 +0000

@Lindagaf, you raise two interesting points about testing:

1. How is a test tutor different than one of the big companies (like Kaplan, PR)? Are there are any links on CC or elsewhere comparing the pros and cons of the prep services? At 5 tests, I would think you’re right: OP should get individualized tutoring on reading. As someone very wise once said, everyone taking these tests can READ. It’s the tricks and the close comprehension that is the key.

2. Praying that all goes ok with COVID, but assuming tests aren’t canceled, wouldn’t going TO be a red flag to colleges? AFAIK, SAT and ACT are open for registration now. From my uninformed perspective, I would think that an Admissions Committee would wonder why a candidate took the TO route rather than taking the test(s).

(Personal observation relevant to nothing: it is so sad that we’re talking about a 1490 being a score that needs improvement. Decades ago, when I took it, I was so proud of my 1400! Something is just not right with these tests.)