<p>Oh my gosh, so I just got my subject test scores back and I am horrified. I thought I did pretty well, but I was wrong. I got a 630 on bio e, a 590 on literature, and a 660 on math 2. I was hoping for 700s or at least higher 600s. Now I don't know what to do. I already applied and sent my scores to Brown, JHU, Penn and NYU. They were the only colleges, out of the 8 i applied to, that required SAT IIs. I have no time to retake the tests, and I know I am going to have a lot of competition for those schools. I think the rest of my application is strong. I have a 2250 on the regular SAT (800 cr, 720 math), lots of extracurriculrs (mostly music, with years of dedication and leadership), a good number of APs for my high school and good grades (second in the class, 99.79 gpa). I'm just getting really depressed because I have worked so hard the past four years to become a desirable applicant and now I feel like the last tests I take may ruin everything.a Ugh, I do n't know I what to do. Do I even still have a chance???? :(</p>
<p>I honestly don’t think SAT IIs can ruin an application. Most of the time the main score matters more, and your SAT is great. The fact is that these are the scores you are working with; you can’t undo them, so don’t let them get you down, there is so much more to an application. Do not despair; there is always hope. </p>
<p>I would definitely look into taking the subject tests in January though and sending those scores; some of your schools may not look at them but others might. If you make them direct recipients they will get there on time before decisions are made for many schools.</p>
<p>You mentioned you have APs, if you have taken AP tests for these subjects and have done well I’d recommend sending those to show the colleges that you do have abilities in these areas. Everyone has a bad testing day and they know that. </p>
<p>Give everything to your essays and applications, but do not apologize for your scores; it is what it is. Focus on your music and activities and passions and those will shine through more than a set of numbers. </p>
<p>Good luck and remember to have a great holiday; it will be your last before college! </p>