<p>Hey guys,
I got my SAT scores back today and I am feeling kinda crappy tbh.
I got a composite score of 2130 with the following sub-scores:
CR: 760
MATH: 700
WRITING: 670</p>
<p>The reason behind my feelings is that I got higher scores on my practice tests, especially in math. I averaged 740 in the math section with scores as high as 790. 700 in the math section is the lowest I have ever gotten. My average composite score was 2180.</p>
<p>One main reason as to why I got a lower score on the math section is because I had to leave to urinate during the test and didn’t have time for 1 question and had to rush (more than usual) through the last three. This resulted in at least another error (logically assuming). </p>
<p>I don’t know what to do. Should I take the test again? I won’t get a higher score on the CR but I will be able to get at 20-60 points more on math. Do you think its worth it? </p>
<p>Thanks a lot,
Roy.</p>
<p>If your only trying to get 20-60 points more overall I don’t think it’d be worth it. Both scores would look the same to colleges. I’d say take it again if you can increase your math by 60 and your writing by around the same amount. With that said if you don’t intend to apply to the elite schools your scores should more than suffice</p>
<p>first of all, if it’s coming down to the wire, finish the problems unless you absolutely HAVE to go. second of all, it depends on where you’re applying. if you’re applying to a big state university, you should be okay. if you’re applying to the ivies, you’re probably going to want to increase by 70 points just to be on the safe side.</p>
<p>I think you should do a retake it if you’re sure you can raise your score or else for a long time you’re going to feel like you’ve been cheated and I think you would regret not taking it again come application time and the paranoia/fear/anxiety starts to set in.</p>
<p>20-60 points? Not worth it. </p>
<p>BUT why can’t you improve writing? What is it that is hurting you there? If it is grammar, then you are in luck, because a lot of people think (and so do I) that grammar is the easiest section to improve on. Just build your inner ear. Memorize about 20 grammar rules. Do a few grammar exercises on majortests.com. If it is the essay, that can be improved as well. </p>
<p>Why don’t you retake the SAT and improve on writing AND math? You could, with enough work, raise your score at least 100 points! A little MORE work and you’ll be in the 2300s!</p>