<p>I took 3 Subject Tests.
Math Level 2 - 800
Chemistry - 800
Physics - 710</p>
<p>Yea, I don't know what happened with Physics, I was expecting 800. I'm pretty shocked about it. The thing is, three schools I'm applying to request 3 subject test scores, including Georgetown which I'm planning to apply EA. Should I retake the physics test? Georgetown doesn't use score choice.</p>
<p>A 710 won’t make or break your application, but I would suggest retaking if you have the opportunity to do so (i.e. don’t retake at the expense of SAT I, ACT, etc.).</p>
<p>I was wondering how my scores would match up to Ivys…any suggestions on retaking chem or bio?</p>
<p>Math 2 - 800
Chem - 760
Bio - 740</p>
<p>Yeah, same question: how do my scores stack up for ivies and the like?</p>
<p>math 2: 800 (this is fine)
physics: 770
history: 780</p>
<p>They seem pretty good to me, but ivies are annoying like that right?</p>
<p>You should have one subject test outside of math/science, unless you are applying to engineering.</p>
<p>I would suggest retaking (if you can) anything lower than 750, unless you’re absolutely sure you can do better (for example, I have a 770 on Math II and I’m retaking in October because I’m pretty confident that I can get an 800).</p>
<p>General rule of thumb for selective colleges: 700+ is good and keeps you in the running as a competitive candidate, 750+ is great and is not going to be looked at any differently than an 800.</p>
<p>So for the 710, I doubt it’s going to make a difference in your admissions decision. But if you have the money, it’s not taking away from other activities and you really think you can do better, it might be worth a shot, however, I’d say it’s a low priority.</p>
<p>I agree with oldfort, outside of engineering, I prefer to see a range of subject tests (math, science, hum/soc sci) for all applicants no matter what your interest.</p>
<p>errr I have 750,740,740, 710, and 690. </p>
<p>should I not send in the last two to colleges?
:/</p>
<p>^^^What are the subjects/scores?</p>
<p>Bio - 750
US History - 740
Math 2 - 740
Chem - 690
Literature - 710 </p>
<p>I’m planning to retake math and literature for regular decision, but I have to get an SAT 1 for early so I can’t retake for Columbia :/</p>
<p>Test scores are a very small part of your application, your essay is 10x more important. If your in the 700s I recommend leaving it bc you should be trying to make yourself stick out. All Ivies can fill their classes with valedictorians with 4.0+ averages, 800 SATs or 36 ACTs great ecs and well written essays. You should be focusing on writing essays that stand out. You should be enjoying your senior year. </p>
<p>Don’t sound so ungrateful about getting a 710, I tutor many students who will never be able to reach a 710 and it has nothing to with their intelligence, but because the SAT is such a screwed up test.</p>
<p>If you are denied acceptance to a school it will not be because u got a 710 rather than an 800 on a SAT.</p>
<p>But what about Harvard and Princeton? They’re the only two Ivies that require three subject tests, and since almost all applicants get 750-800 for all three, wouldn’t a 710 hurt my chances?</p>
<p>“Don’t sound so ungrateful about getting a 710, I tutor many students who will never be able to reach a 710 and it has nothing to with their intelligence, but because the SAT is such a screwed up test.”</p>
<p>Wrong. CB tests are so easy that if you can’t get a 710 it suggests zero competence in the subject matter. Kids in India and China laugh when they take the SAT 1 and the Subject Tests.</p>
<p>And if you just accept that “they’ll never be able to do it” then you’re a terrible tutor.</p>
<p>CS,
IMO send the top three. They’re all excellent and it gives you the range of math, science & SS.</p>
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<p>While not everything, test scores are one of the most important parts of your application. While essays are important, they will not make up for non-competitive HS record (gpa and course rigor) and test scores. At highly selective colleges, you need the complete package.</p>
<p>vsxy,
P no longer requires 3 Subject tests, only 2, this is a recent change. I honestly don’t think that the difference between a 710 and 750 in one test will be what makes or breaks your application.</p>