Average Test Scores...Will SAT 2's help out my application?

Applying to College
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<p>My ACT score is 26 and my SAT score is 1620. I know, they're pretty low. I plan on retaking the ACT (and I'm studying a lot for it!) and MAYBE the SAT in October. I'm wondering if I should take some SAT 2's to make my app look better? Should I even worry about taking some or just skip them? My best subjects are French and Spanish and I bet I could get around the high 700s with Spanish and high 600s with French. BUT, I hear that if you take SAT 2's, you should probably take Math, Lit, or History.</p>

<p>Should I even bother taking the SAT 2's?</p>

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<p>Crap, I also see that the French and Spanish w/ listening are in November, and I’m applying ED to a school. Will they get the results of my scores before they decide to admit me or reject me?</p>

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<p>There are some schools that require you to take the SAT IIs, especially if you submit your SAT I score. So yes, you should take a few.</p>

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<p>If SAT2s are required then take them (and they may help). Otherwise they may not make a difference.</p>

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<p>There are not many schools in your range that require them. I’d focus on bringing up the reasoning test or trying the ACT.</p>

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<p>So I should just skip the SAT 2’s and focus on regular ACT and SAT?</p>

<p>I just wasn’t sure, because I know I could do good in French and Spanish.</p>

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<p>maan we have about the same scores! and im soo worried lol i really want to go to USC : [ but i dont know if id get in. everythings great except my sat/act scores (like e.c. and gpa). i got a 1790 combined sat score and 23 on act the first time lol which is horrible. i know. good luck! im retaking them again too and just got more books today yaay</p>