Help! I failed all my SAT subject tests!!

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Hi guys! I looked at my SAT subject tests results today. In one word: absolutely deplorable and hopeless performance.

Physics: (no prep) 560
Chemistry: 720 (only Princeton Review)
Biology M: 660 (Princeton Review but didn’t get time to do the tests at back)

I crammed most of these in the month of May by doing Princeton Review, looks like they didn’t pay off at all. I’m extremely disappointed in myself. I’m retaking the SAT October subject test this fall. It seems like a long time, but I’m going to be studying the summer for all these. I have gotten. a 770 on Math 2 (which is OK) but at least it’s competitive score and close to 800. Guys please help me out to create a more efficient study plan to reach my goal of close to 800 on these subject tests. As you can probably tell by my name, yes I will never give up until I reach these goals but I need guidance and tips. Help me please!!

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^ Which books should I use next time? I used Chungs for Math 2 and helped incredibly. Are any of these books released for the sciences??

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Bump. Someone help him or her out already

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I wouldn’t call 720 a “fail”.

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They aren’t good, but they aren’t failing. I just use Barron’s for everything.

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I would hardly call those failing (with the exception of perhaps the physics)

Remember the majority of colleges out there don’t even require subject tests. Most only require two at most. The key strategy here is to pick two that you are strong/comfortable at and DON’T CRAM. Start studying earlier and I believe you do have the potential to do well

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Any helpful books in particular?

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Barrons for everything except Dr. Chungs for Math 2

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It just sounds like you didn’t study at all. Once you study (read the whole book and do several practice tests) you should be fine for a high score.

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What’s the difference, both are good except Dr. Chungs is 14 more dollars. @SternBusiness

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Dr. Chungs is worth it. Helped me tremendously

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lol thats not a fail… if you have the time try taking one or two exams in each sitting and study for them over atleast a period of 2-3 weeks.

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Usually they require a math and science one. Chemistry and Math2 scores you have should be fine. No need to bother retaking Bio and Physics. Why did you take them without studying? If you want retake Math and Chem in the fall, but I don’t think it’s necessary.

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@mommdc OP Doesn’t need to retake Math 2, 770 is a terrific score and it’s good enough. Doesn’t all have to be perfect, especially given that it’s Math 2. Chemistry is optional 720 is OK but if OP is looking for top schools maybe 30-40 points might help (wouldn’t affect you to much anyways). Physics and Biology is a certain re-do even though I’ve heard of people getting in with 660’s, better safe than sorry. Plus taking more SAT scores might help OP in admissions process.

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I said it wasn’t necessary to retake math.