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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DD got 1520 first time and then dropped to 1500 second.  She is debating whether to take again.  Does it look bad to colleges to take it three times, esp if she doesn't improve? We realize that 1520 is generally a great score but we know that for top schools it's average.  For context, she did a handful of test prep sessions before each of her two test dates and a couple of practice tests.  Was hoping to improve to 1550 or greater after first score.  Currently a junior (MCPS), so would register for the Aug date if doing it again. We are inclined to have her not test again- but would appreciate perspectives from parents who've been through it[/quote]
Only Georgetown and CMU require applicants to report all scores. The rest will not know how many times your student took the test.

That said, I wouldn't spend effort retaking a 1520. I'd leave it up to her.[/quote]

If I was making admissions decisions I would look unfavorably upon a student who took the SAT a second time after achieving a 1520 their first attempt.  It reflects a lack of critical thinking and a misunderstanding of how one should prioritize various metrics.[/quote]

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