Would this look weird?

Test Preparation
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<p>I took the March SAT and got a 2330 (800CR, 760M, 770W, 9E) and took the April ACT and got a 35 (35E, 36M, 35S, 34R, 8E).</p>

<p>I want to retake both to get a 36 (I didn’t try on the ACT) and a 2400 (I’m sure I can if I study more). Would the fact that I retook the tests with perfectly fine scores look… weird? I mean, would it look good or bad?</p>

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<p>i wouldnt do it, unless you are sure you can improve which would be hard to do with those scores.</p>

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<p>Probably not; It will just show that you strive to achieve your personal best in everything.</p>

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<p>Or that the OP is a perfectionist which would be a turn off.</p>

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<p>You could definitely get an 800 on math. CR and writing on the other hand…</p>

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<p>Yeah, I think my 760 M was a fluke (note my 36M), but I got a perfect score on a supposedly incredibly hard CR, so I think I can get another 800. For writing, I got a 9 essay, so I’ll just practice my writing, since 1 missed MC (which is how many I missed) is usually an 800.</p>

<p>Is perfectionism really a turn off? I mean, what’s wrong with wanting to be the best? They prefer you settle for pretty good?</p>

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<p>Personally, I wouldn’t do it unless I’m trying to get some good scholarship/finaid.</p>

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<p>see the quote below, it might help you decide…</p>

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<p>Wow, you got great scores. Personally send the SAT. Unless you’re looking for scholarship money, your SAT score is competitive EVERYWHERE.</p>

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<p>I would only take if it you are absolutely confident you’ll get a higher score.</p>

<p>But I wouldn’t worry too much, I wish I was in your shoes and had to make such a decision.</p>

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<p>If you think you are doing something that looks weird, be sure to explain why did that somewhere in your application. But you are already in range as to SAT I or ACT scores for any college, so why not do something else (e.g., a major extracurricular activity) with your weekends?</p>

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<p>and the ACT isn’t?
All U.S. colleges take either the SAT or ACT, and they have no bias towards either test. It’s true that more coastal students take the SAT and more midwestern students take the ACT, but colleges in those regions don’t care which test you take.</p>

<p>colleges preferring the SAT is a complete myth.</p>

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<p>@MBP</p>

<p>You completely misunderstood what Fred said.</p>

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<p>My D got 2230 on SAT, and her ACT was 35 (both one sitting first try)
SAT March :780, 760, 690 (M, R, W)
ACT April : 34,36,36,34 (E,M,S,?)</p>

<p>I thought this would be good enough for HYP. Am I wrong?</p>

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<p>to the OP: colleges don’t care. and i know someone who got into harvard, stanford, etc who retook the SAT 4 times AND took the ACT, and someone who retook a 2390 who also got in there. admissions people do not not not care about retesting.</p>

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<p>IJMom: You’re not wrong. At that point, they will consider the other aspects of your daughters application. Although she will definitely be at a disadvantage compared to someone like iin who has scored 100 points higher, but she’ll be competitive if her EC’s and essays are outstanding.</p>

<p>iin, I would never retake that, but you can retake only if 1. you’re sure you can get at least 2350+, and 2. the studying in order to reach that mark won’t be a huge amount of time which would be better spent doing other things</p>

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<p>why are you even asking, it is an absurd question, and pointless exercise to brag, IMO</p>

<p>having seen your other posts, your SAT scores are not going to be your problem and I think you know that</p>

<p>I think actually reading some books instead of sparknoting everything would be a bit more useful than trying for perfection on one test</p>

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<p>I don’t think I have low SAT or ACT scores. I just want higher ones and I want to be sure colleges won’t just think like that ad officer someone quoted and say, “He’s an anxiety-driven perfectionist,” when really, I just want to get a perfect score because I feel like having one. I guess I’ll explain it in the interview or something (assuming I ever need to send these scores in in addition).</p>

<p>Thanks for the responses.</p>

<p>Sorry if you think I’m bragging, but I’m pretty sure I don’t have the tone of a braggart. But I’ve learned my lesson, citygirlsmom, and I’ll never divulge my SAT and ACT scores to anyone ever again.</p>

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<p>if you come across as a braggert on a website, you can be sure it will come across in person</p>

<p>the appearance is enough</p>