do i need to take a math one? help please!

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<p>i have already taken two sat sbject tests
us history 780
bio 720</p>

<p>i signed up for lit, which i will def be taking, in november. i am sure i will do 750+</p>

<p>i also signed up for math2. i probably wont be able to crack 700. math is my worst subject and i have NO intention of studying it in college. i intend to major in polysci/internationsl relations/history.</p>

<p>i heard it was not recommended to forgo the math sat2 when applying to top schools. </p>

<p>do you guys think this will hurt my chances? what do i do?</p>

<p>thanks everyone!</p>

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<p>I think if you are not so good at maths, go for the math 1. But beware, math 1 has a nasty curve. If you take math 2, you can still miss some questions and get a 800. But it all depends upon what do you think.

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i heard it was not recommended to forgo the math sat2 when applying to top schools

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I don't think that they would mark you down for not having a math 2 sat. You can satisfy them equally by taking a math 1 sat and performing good on it especially since you are not majoring in anything related to mathematics.
But it is just my opinion...</p>

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<p>so i should take math test, even if it is just math1? dont colleges look at that as a joke?</p>

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<p>I don't know about all top schools, but there are some (like all the UC's) that don't consider the math1. If you've had a precalc course or equivalent, then I say you should just go for it. You'd probably score the same as you would on the math1 because of its curve.</p>

<p>I don't know how bad you are, but you'd rather have a 650 on math2 than on math1.</p>

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<p>Seconded, which math are you in anyways?</p>

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<p>im in ap calc now, but i am not good at math.</p>

<p>i would prob get low 600s.
my question is, does it look bad to not take the test?
do i NEED to take it?
would it look okay if i just took the bio history and lit and scored very well?</p>

<p>thanks for all your help guys!</p>

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<p>If you're in AP Calc, you're probably underestimating yourself.</p>

<p>No one can really answer this until we know which colleges you're applying to. Look up what your schools have to say about it.</p>

<p>If they want a math subject test, how would it look for a calculus student to take the math1?</p>

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<p>i am applying to </p>

<p>cornell
georgetown
notre dame
princeton
brown
upenn
johns hopkins
gwu
american </p>

<p>most schools only day they require 2 or three, do not specify. i just heard that most schools like to see math? has antome heard this/ can confirm??</p>

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<p>Well they don't require, I believe, but it is better to have it
If you're in AP Calc and considering the schools you are applying to, I would recommend taking Math 2. Now don't freak out, get a review book and prepare yourself. As UnleashedFury said, do not underestimate yourself.</p>

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<p>I'm taking Math I ,physics and literature on october... and Math II on january.
I'd probably score mathI(780-800) and math II(780-800) , would they consider both alongside with lit and physics ? or would they take math1 phys and lit ?</p>

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<p>If you are not careful with Math I, you'll miss some due to carelessness
On the other hand, I missed ~7 on Math II, and got a 790. :]</p>