Taking the SAT a 3rd Time?

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<p>I’m not sure whether or not I should take the SAT a third time: here are my scores</p>

<p>Junior PSAT: 233</p>

<p>Jan 2010 SAT:
CR: 750
M: 740
W: 790 (79 MC + 10 E)
Total: 2280</p>

<p>Mar 2010 SAT:
CR: 740
M: 740
W: 800 (80 MC + 10 E)
Total: 2280 (…)</p>

<p>For this most recent SAT I expected 2350+, since the CR seemed so much more enjoyable than last time (though I almost ran out of time on one section). I’m hoping to apply to the Ivies (probably UPenn, Brown, Cornell, maybe Princeton) so I don’t know-- would a 2300+ would look significantly better than a 2290 superscore?</p>

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<p>I would assume that 730+ for each section is sufficient. I would relax and focus on your other parts of your college application.</p>

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<p>agreed
10char</p>

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<p>SATs really are only a part of the application picture. Make sure your course load and grades in those classes are as strong as your SAT scores. From what I’ve seen, colleges look more favorably on a slightly lower SAT score with high grades and tough course load than the reverse. Probably because that shows the candidate is motivated and works hard. Don’t keep killing yourself to break 2300.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much! You really helped :)</p>

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<p>has anyone read this thread yet?</p>

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