<p>I took Math2C in May but the result is not satisfactory--720. I'm wondering if I should take it again. I've done all the practice in PR SAT Subject test Math2C and a few practice tests in barron. So I don't have any practice left. I also have done one year of Calc(AP Calc AB), so I pretty much forget most of the precal and trig stuffs. Do you think I should retake it in Nov. or should I take Math1C to see which score is higher?</p>
<p>thank you for your time.</p>
<p>If you're applying to RSI or MIT, do it. An 800 is a must from what I hear, but if you show other signs of academic strength, I guess it doesn't matter.</p>
<p>Yeah, would have to agree with bloodandiron on this, top tech schools want top notch scores which SAT IIwise means perfect scores generally on math and science sections. Otherwise, schools find any score greater than 700 on subject tests more than enough to remain competitive.</p>
<p>um ..well i would suggest Doing the Sparknotes Practice tests(Online) or buying this Book called "10 Realistic SAT II math Pracitce test" (or something like that) i forogt by which company though and See how u go..if u think u can pull off 750+ then definetly go for it...if u cant..then study a bit and try more practice tests...Remember That The best way to 'study' math is to practice it..and if ur planning on a top college or something-as mentioned by the above poster- then definetly take it because ESPECIALY in math2c a 720 is consdiered low seeing that 12% of the test takers get 800's anyways and the curve is like huge...(colleges might take that in consideration)</p>
<p>Thanks for your suggestions, guys. I really appreciate it.
I'm not thinking about those really top school. My biggest reach school is only Cornell.
Do you think I should try Math1C?</p>
<p>Naw ..ur better off just doiing the Math 2c..its actually easier todo good on math 2 then math 1 ..unless you wanna go for both and yea cornell..cough ...calls for a retake.....720 wont look so good if most of the ppl have 770+...so yea..</p>
<p>Hmmm, I was personally not a fan of Math Ic when having to choose between the two tests, mostly b/c my memory of geometry was terrible, but if you feel confident enough definitely go for it, though I'll have to also bring up the whole curve issue and how much more difficult it is to score well on though if you feel confident with the concepts you should do well nonetheless, so good luck with everything, and by the way, I would think of Cornell as a really top school [so there's no need to play it down, it's really incredible] especially if you're going for engineering in which it's top notch.</p>
<p>Oh, and to add on, is this the only subject test you have, b/c if it isn't, and this is the lowest score of all of them, then you really shouldn't be too concerned in my opinion, though if you worried then follow through with it.</p>
<p>I would recommend barrons for math 2c, because it's about 2.5 times harder than the real thing so if you treat it seriously and try on it, you'll do well. I did the entire barrons book, got around upper 600s and low 700s on the practice tests, and went in, took the thing and got an 800.</p>
<p>retake the 2c because my friend who knew all of the info on both 1c and 2c did a lot better on 2c. i would also have to agree with SBR on getting barrons for 2c</p>
<p>Only retake if you're planning on taking other SAT II subject tests on the same day. That way the price for a retake will be minimal. And if you're planning on applying to Cornell Engineering, then you should probably retake, otherwise a 700 or higher on a subject test is sufficient for top colleges.</p>
<p>But what if I get a lower score in Nov., i.e. 700-?</p>
<p>shouldn't matter since the only important score is the highest score</p>
<p>Take it over, you need the 800 based off of the schools you are applying to. Also, YOU said the score was not satisfactory. If you feel this way then you should retake. Don't cut yourself short if you think you can do better. Good luck!</p>
<p>But if I retake it and the score is lower, won't the colleges see the downward trend?</p>
<p>Hoganwan...The question is, why do you think your score will go down? If you are retaking it, it means that you actually believe you can raise your score. If you think there is even a chance you might score lower (I don't see why there would be) then don't take it. On the other hand, colleges don't care too much about a "downward trend." Good luck!</p>