SAT scores =(!?

Question

So, i would say i'm a pretty smart person with grades and such (A's and B's) and i did absolutely terrible on the SATs! A 1480 =(! I know i could do much better but i've already taken it twice and got the same score. Is it even worth retaking for a 3rd time? And is it really true that colleges dont really look at SAT scores anymore?

Answer 1

try taking the ACT

some people do tremendously better

even if they dont think that they actually will

Answer 2

The importance of SATs depends on the school you want to go to (I hear ACTs are more prevalent in the Mid-West); however, your SAT scores are looked at by colleges, even though they might not be as huge of a factor in your potential admission as they were years ago.

I think you should studying up for the SAT (get a review book: The Official SAT Study Guide is really good and it's made by College Board; The Princeton Review also makes really good review books in general). You could also take an SAT prep class--they're really helpful.

Answer 3

Colleges very much look at SAT scores. It's the great equalizer because a 4.0 at different schools means different things.

First, take a look at median scores for the colleges that interest you. If you're not in the range (25-75 percentile) take it again. Or as others have suggested, try the ACT which many do better on. Take a prep class if you can afford it. Either way, do lots of practice tests. Good luck!

Answer 4

I can't answer on if you should retake it a third time or if it is even worth the time.

BUT I can say that I never took the SAT's, but only took the ACT's and had no problem getting into a good college (The University of of Minnesota Twin Cities  as well as a different school when I decided to transfer a few years later.)

Answer 5

you should try taking the ACT. some people that do not do well on the SAT, do much better at the ACT.