<p>I feel that my SAT II scores (770 Math II, 750 Bio, 740 US History) are an anomaly on my otherwise strong application. About two weeks before taking the tests, I found out that my dad had cancer; therefore, I spent my time with him instead of practicing for the tests. Should I add this in the additional information section? I really feel I could have could have gotten perfect scores on the tests if I hadn't been so busy (I got 5 on all the AP tests and my teachers actually told me not to study). Would this be inappropriate or would it sound like I was making excuses? </p>
<p>Thanks for the help and wish me luck in admissions!</p>
<p>Sounds like making excuses and Yale wouldn't really care bout it, and plus these scores are perfectly fine (they r amazing), there r virtually no differences between 750 ish and 800. They know u can do it</p>
<p>I think that would be inappropriate only because those are phenomenal scores regardless of the extenuating circumstances. If your grades or scores had significantly dropped, it would definitely be important to stress the reason behind everything, but your SAT II scores are great for ANY school. There really is only a small difference between 740 / 750 and 800. Just my opinion, but saying this is not your best effort is just cocky - those are amazing scores.</p>
<p>Those scores are perfectly fine; the only one that's at all questionable is math, just because of the percentiles, and it's really not a big deal. Don't worry about it.</p>
<p>Although you might want to ask your counselor to mention your dad's illness just to put your achievements in perspective.</p>