Should i give an SAT for the 3rd time?

Question

1st i got about 1500

2nd i got about a 1700

a 3rd?

Answer 1

Well, third time's the charm! I say, go for it! Get somewhere around a 2000.

Answer 2

Looking at the statistics, the majority go down. You've improved by 200 points already so I wouldn't count on another major improvement. If you go into the admissions process v. someone with a 1700 on the first try he/she will have a bigger edge.

Answer 3

uggh...i got a 1700 too..but on my first time. Wasn't to impressed...If you feel like you up to it..go for it!

good luck!

Answer 4

The average SAT score nowadays is 1540. Here's a run down on SAT requirements from some colleges:

Harvard - 2200

Williams - 2125

University of Virginia - 2000

UCLA - 1900

Iowa State - 1825

Ohio State - 1800

DePaul - 1750

Arizona - 1700

Indiana University- 1650

The average per section is 520 in Math, 510 in Writing, and 510 in Critical Reasoning. The college you apply at may take a closer look at your sectional score for certain majors...if you want to get into a science program then a 520 for math would be horrible, but for an arts program, an average score would be fine. Want to try for a journalism career? Well then you'd want to score higher than average in the writing section.

You improved once, so you can improve again. Many people are faced with the exact same score the second time around. I suggest going to blockbuster, or the PBS channel online, and finding some videos of tips for taking the SAT. Sometimes, if you have the knowledge, having a little insider information about how to improve your score strategically speaking is all you need to boost your score above 1700.

When my sons took the SATs, the highest score was 1600, SAT was scored differently 20 years ago.  

Good luck to you