from my experience two years ago, it is much harder to raise your score with SAT I (but english is not my first language, it took me awhile to raise the writing part to above 700). SAT II is all about knowing the subjects you are being tested on, a week or two of hardcore studying you should be able to pull off a decent score at least. i would say take the SAT I in december is a must. for SAT II, if you have the time to do some intense studying right away, i would suggest you to take it now.
really those scores are not everything. at this stage of the game, concentrate you effort on the application (especially those essays) would give you greatest benefits.
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