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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][b]I would retake for MIT and Caltech[/b], and have my kid spend their energy elsewhere for other t10.[/quote]

lol no[/quote]

Why not? If math section is 760 and verbal is 800, I would.[/quote]

Because you are under the false impression that most getting into MIT, for example, have over a 1560 SAT. 1560 is just fine spend the time, focus and energy working on other elements of application and activities etc.  [/quote]

PP. Depends. If 760 math is the best after 3-4 attempts, and the kid wants math-heavy STEM majors (not bio/chem, but CS/EE/math/physics), MIT/Caltech is likely not a good fit. The kid might find themself consistently near the bottom of the class later, which can be frustrating. The kid might not have enough math talent to thrive in math-heavy STEM subjects at these two institutions. If 760 math is from the first attempt with little to no prep, it might just be carelessness and the kid could approach 800 in the second attempt with prep so why not? Doing well in SAT math is not only about getting into, but also about discovering fit or lack thereof, at these two places.[/quote]

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