Although over half of all students see an increase in their composite score after a retake, it’s still possible to see that number go down by a point or two. If this happens to you, don’t worry. Your hard work did not go to waste!
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First, you should know that colleges looking for high caliber students have somewhat of a benchmark score in mind. For top tier schools, a score of 1530 is that benchmark, and once you’ve surpassed it, even top schools won’t nitpick over whether you have a 1540 or a 1580. Colleges just want to make sure you’ve exceeded their baseline score. So, if you already have a score of 1530 or higher, you don't need to take the SAT again (1530-1600 are all viewed as equivalent scores).
Read MoreAlthough it’s probably the last thing on your mind as you prepare for the SAT or ACT, your calculator can play an important role in your test-taking abilities. We know you're busy with, you know, actually studying for the test, so we've compiled a list of the seven best calculator-related tips you'll need to go confidently into test day .
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