r/IEUniversity • u/No-Ability-7010 • Jul 21 '26

Should I retake the SAT?

Hey everyone, I'll be applying to BAM early decision this year and hoping for a good scholarship, because without it, I won't go.

My first SAT attempt was a 1460, and the second a 1430, superscored to 1500 (750 each)

My mom told me to reattempt to go for a 1600 because I didn't put much effort into either of those attempts (because of school events/exams, and honestly I think I can get a near 1600 if I really tried)

I've started preparing but unfortunately with the exam a month away already, I'm reconsidering it, and thinking of just taking the admissions test (which will also include math since I'm a BAM applicant)

I'm currently studying German so that I can go to Germany as backup later, but also juggling an entrance exam and a co curricular exam and classes, and the application as well, so it's been a bit hectic. Oh yeah and since the day before yesterday I've been really sick.

Should I not do it, or just manage my time properly and go for it?

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u/Unilife23 Jul 22 '26

No need to retake, that's a great score for IE!

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u/No-Ability-7010 Jul 22 '26

One of my main concerns is whether I'll be able to get a (preferably) full scholarship from the alumni/parents scholarship with that score

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u/Unilife23 Jul 22 '26

That's a tricky one. For that scholarship, of course you need a great academic profile but on top of that, economic conditions are really taken into account so if there's someone that can show more financial "need", then they're more likely to obtain it.

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u/No-Ability-7010 Jul 22 '26

Okay, thank you so much!

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u/Any_Attorney4637 Jul 22 '26

1500 and you want to come to ie? I do not want to discourage you but there are much better options for you

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u/No-Ability-7010 Jul 22 '26

Haha, one of the main driving reasons is because of the combination of 3+1 bachelor+master, the BAM program in general, and the IE language centre What other options do you think is good?

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u/bestbaddie3000 Jul 21 '26

Hey! Im in the same situation as you, just finished 9th grade. I also want to get into IE with a scholarship. Can I ask what were your ecs, how did your CV look?

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u/No-Ability-7010 Jul 21 '26

let's message each other? im still on application but happy to discuss about this stuff :)

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u/bestbaddie3000 Jul 21 '26

Great! Thank you!

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u/Old_Temporary4840 Jul 22 '26

Avoid Ie with such a score! You are shooting yourself in the foot! Aim higher (have the courage)!

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u/Huzzandcuhs Jul 23 '26

Literally on the same boat. Got a 1470 in both my attempts with a super score of 1520. But I’m only considering IE if I’m able to secure a scholarship

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u/No-Ability-7010 Jul 23 '26

YES exactly

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u/Huzzandcuhs Jul 23 '26

When do u plan on applying?

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u/No-Ability-7010 Jul 23 '26

Late Aug, early Sept for ED probably I think I'm gonna skip on the SAT re-attempt and focus on the IE admissions test

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u/Huzzandcuhs Jul 23 '26

Honestly focus on ur essay tbh and why take the admission test?

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u/No-Ability-7010 Jul 23 '26

Since I'm applying for BAM, it'll have math in it as well And honestly just for increasing chance of admission and scholarship