Help!! Can't decide between Math 1 or 2

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<p>I'm registering for the SAT IIs for Dec and I don't know if I should take Math 1 or 2! I'll also be taking Physics on the same day.</p>

<p>My case:
I'd probably score higher on Math 1 but I hear that the same score on Math 1 and 2 would put you at a lower percentile on Math 1. e.g. a 800 Math 1 puts you at like 95% but on Math 2 that puts you at like 98%. Is this true??
Cause I'm taking Physics too, I'm scared I won't have enough time to study properly for all the material on Math 2 (I'm a senior so I'm only taking these once but there IS a long story behind me rushing all these tests, I wasn't just lazy)
I'd say I'm pretty good at math in general but I'm not absolute brilliant. I got 680 for the math section on my SAT I in Oct which was my lowest score. On practice tests I usually scored 690-730.
My math course at school doesn't allow calculators so I'm also worried I won't know how to use my graphing calculator properly. I can do all the basic stuff but once it gets complicated I don't want to waste time looking for functions during the test. e.g. I have no idea where the fraction button is to this day, anybody care to tell me? :P I have a TI-84 Plus</p>

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<p>Math 2. </p>

<p>10char.</p>

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<p>It may depend a little on where you're applying, but, in general, if you're applying to a competitive school you can bet your competition will be taking Math 2.</p>

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<p>math 1 is for wussies and people who want to major in English/humanities
if you are not the above, take math 2. if you are, take math 1.
just remember that math 2 has a much better curve. people can miss around 6/7 questions and still end up with a perfect score, but if you miss ONE on math 1, your 800 is gone.</p>

<p>and your TI 84 will be sufficient. read the manual.</p>

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<p>thanks for the input guys! i guess i'll register for math 2 then. i want to major in architecture so i guess math 2 will put me in a more competitive or at least on the same level as everyone else out there. :)</p>