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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]What are your thoughts?
My kid has a 1530/790 math.  Has applied to study data science or sociology.   
Grades and extracurriculars are very strong. 
Would a 1530 vs a 1550 or 1560 matter?
Debating taking the SAT one last time for regular decision apps. [/quote]

IMO, nope.  1520+ is normally the "cut off" for making it to the next round (give or take) And since Data Science---kid already has a 790 Math, so very strong.  I'd focus on strong essays and just letting the kid relax.  [/quote]

What's the difference between a 1520 and 1510/1500?[/quote]

not much difference.  But then you have to think 1600 vs 1500.  Who knows exactly where the cutoff is.  But our College counselors suggested 1520+ and a 780+ math for top schools (if STEM major).    So up to you to decide what is enough.  But at 1560, no way would I have my kid retake (unless it was a first try and they wanted to put effort into attempting a perfect score---it would all need to come from the kid at that point)

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