Bad SAT Subject Test score

Applying to College
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I just received my SAT Biology score and, I’m not sure what happened that day, but got a really, really bad score.

I got a 580. I know this is laughable, but I do believe I have the potential to do well on other areas of the application, such as the SAT.

I know that some colleges allow Score Choice, but I’m aiming for colleges that don’t, such as Penn. If I receive high scores on the SAT and 2 other SAT subject tests, will the 580 severely affect the admissions process? Is Penn completely out of my reach?
I have already taken it twice (first score was 650). Since I plan to take the SAT and 2 other subject tests, I don’t really have the time to retake the Bio test. I need help.

Any suggestions or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

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No.

Assuming, and we know what happens when you assume, that the other parts of your application are stellar, you would have the same sub-10% chance as everyone else. But the 580 on its own will not mean that your application will automatically go into the circular file. Good luck.

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I would say that as long as you get some pretty good SAT scores and SATII scores, you will be fine. I feel like everyone has that one score (maybe not everyone, but most people), so dont worry and just submit it and hope for the best. Good luck!

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