So What's Good Enough For "one and done" SAT (Not to Retake Again)

My sib (sophomore) is now in the process, and has just gotten SAT scores. New SAT (1600)–which is different from old SAT (2400). Sib. made a 1520 on first try. Sib was happy and does not want to retake, but it seems like that 1520 on new exam concords to like a 2250 on the old exam I took.This is good but not stellar for an unhooked kid. Not a “one and done” score. For non-hooked kid, do you take it again? What is the new “one and done” level for SAT if you are seeking T10-20 tier schools (Duke, Rice, Vandy, etc.). I think sib needs to take one more time.

Depends on your goals, but in general, 750+ in each section (not the same as 1500+! 750/750 is better than 800/700!).

No, 1520 is good anywhere - it passes the benchmark, now other factors will be at play.

@marvin100 760/760

@myos1634 Good. Sib wants to move on, thinks just as likely could go down as up. Anecdotally, it seems like everyone seems to be shooting for 1550+ as the stop #.

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