advice on retaking SAT I and II?

Test Preparation
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<p>My SAT I scores, my first time (March):
CR: 740
M: 670
W: 730 (E: 10)
Total: 2140</p>

<p>and my subject tests (May):
Lit.: 730
Spanish: 610 :(
US History: 660 :(</p>

<p>I took a regular level 4 Spanish class this year and a regular United States/Virginia history. I know I will be retaking my SAT I on the October date, but does anyone have advice on re-taking the subject tests?</p>

<p>Next year I will be taking 7 IBs:
HL English
HL Psych
HL Chem
SL Math
SL Geography
SL Philosophy
SL Spanish </p>

<p>I'm thinking of possibly re-taking the Lit and taking the Chem test?
It seems like for US History my score has no chance of improving- I guessed half the test as it is.
But my Spanish could probably improve quite a bit. I'm nervous though- the curve is brutal because native Spanish speakers take the test. </p>

<p>What do you guys recommend- should I go for Literature, Chemistry, and Spanish?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Rea’s Crash Course for AP US History is a concise review for US History. A lot of people used that and got excellent (750+) scores on the subject test. Try it out and see how you do.</p>

<p>Literature is regarded as one of the toughest tests. I can’t give you any advice for Spanish because I don’t know the exam. Chemistry is very manageable, especially with a review book like Princeton Review, so study, take some practice tests, and see how you do.</p>

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<p>It all depends on which colleges you’re considering. Some do not require SAT2’s at all; they are considered if submitted, but otherwise not important.
The SAT score looks like a great baseline. If you are a rising senior, I would say retake in the fall, again only if those scores are not within range of your target schools.</p>