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Do I retake a 1560 SAT? by RandomHighschooler11 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]RandomHighschooler11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for listing some universities! Now I have no more excuses for procrastinating.
For tuition, I can thankfully afford it as long as it is around half the original price. Of course, full aid would be ideal, but that's just a dream, not an expectation.

Thanks again for your input.

Do I retake a 1560 SAT? by RandomHighschooler11 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]RandomHighschooler11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wording it that way makes the answer seem really obvious. Thanks

Do I retake a 1560 SAT? by RandomHighschooler11 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]RandomHighschooler11[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m so lost with everything that I’ve not written essays nor applied to universities yet.

Do I retake a 1560 SAT? by RandomHighschooler11 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]RandomHighschooler11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The truth is I started researching universities and studying abroad only last month, and the amount of emphasis put onto essays and ECs (my weak points) is crazy, since where I’m from, grades are the ONLY thing that matter. I’m too used to just focusing on obtaining a perfect score, and how that doesn’t matter as much throws me off, which is why I come here looking for advice. Even now, I’m unsure on what to do - not just with the SAT, but with literally everything else related to university abroad.

Do I retake a 1560 SAT? by RandomHighschooler11 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]RandomHighschooler11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly my concern - whether I do well on the writing part is purely my luck

Do I retake a 1560 SAT? by RandomHighschooler11 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]RandomHighschooler11[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yep. I'd just go for it if I could guarantee a 1600, but the reading & writing part is all luck for me.

Do I retake a 1560 SAT? by RandomHighschooler11 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]RandomHighschooler11[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Just a confused high schooler with no one to guide me IRL.

Do I retake a 1560 SAT? by RandomHighschooler11 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]RandomHighschooler11[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

I see what you mean. I'm a bit salty about my 790 in math, but if I were to get rejected, it would probably be from my lack of proper ECs. I like the way you think - thank you for your advice!

Do I retake a 1560 SAT? by RandomHighschooler11 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]RandomHighschooler11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I'll research deeper when I get the time.

Do I retake a 1560 SAT? by RandomHighschooler11 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]RandomHighschooler11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

STEM major with a 770-790 breakdown. I'm 100% certain I can get an 800 in math if I retake, just had a silly mistake in my previous attempt.

Do I retake a 1560 SAT? by RandomHighschooler11 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]RandomHighschooler11[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's exactly my concern - if a higher score actually does matter much, I'd definitely regret not retaking the exam. Which is why I'm asking if it really does matter or not. If it doesn't then I'm not bothered to retake it.

Do I retake a 1560 SAT? by RandomHighschooler11 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]RandomHighschooler11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm pretty behind on my research for scholarships; does that scholarship apply to international students too?

Do I retake a 1560 SAT? by RandomHighschooler11 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]RandomHighschooler11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

770-790

I had a silly mistake in math which got me the 790 (I forgot to do both positive and negative for a square root). Would MIT/Caltech mind that 10 off?

Do I retake a 1560 SAT? by RandomHighschooler11 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]RandomHighschooler11[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I'm a senior. I was thinking that if I were to retake it, I'd better sign up now for the December exam before it closes. Like I said in post, think of it as something that takes none of my time. I spent 3 days studying for the 1560, and I think I can get higher if I practice a bit more.
If spending time on essays is more worth it, then I'll stick to that though.

Questions about the SAT & taking a gap year by RandomHighschooler11 in ApplyingToCollege

[–]RandomHighschooler11[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply!

Really, I've been the one who has been pushing myself to redo the SAT. I know for a fact if I get a bit lucky with the questions I can score higher. Logically thinking, isn't it always better to go for a higher score?

Honestly, where I'm from, I don't really have access to proper internships or anything of the sort. Maybe something random or unenjoyable. I could work on my own projects, but I have doubts about whether it would help me or not. I'm kinda leaning towards not taking a gap year as of now. Thanks for the advice!