High SATs, high GPA, low SAT2s… will SAT2s hinder me/hurt my chances at top schools?

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I have a 4.0, 2340 superscore, but I am taking my SAT2s in two weeks and I’m not quite ready (I’ve been scoring probably in the low 700s). I need to take them now to apply ED/EA, however, and I’m looking at Ivies + Williams/the other top LACs.

I’m so sorry if this sounds obnoxious at all-- I am just extremely anxious about how the SAT2s will affect my admissions. I have very strong ECs and leadership positions, as well as a “point” (I am a distinguished musician, offered scholarship at Berklee College of Music, have meetings set up with heads of music departments at the schools I am visiting).

I have one 710 on world history from 10th grade and believe I will score approx. a 730 on math2, maybe slightly higher or slightly lower. In addition, I am not sure where my US SAT2 score will be; I took a practice test in June and got an 800 but that was right after taking my AP exam.

If I submit, say, a 730 on Math2 and a 720 on US history, will that hurt my chances at admissions, given my other qualifications? Obviously those scores won’t help me and I know that my goal should be 750+ (senior year coarse load is very intense and I don’t’ know how much more time I’ll have to study between now and the tests). Will the scores hinder me, however?

Thank you so much for taking the time-- I apologize for my anxiety and the “annoying” nature of this post but all feedback is SO much appreciated.

Have a wonderful day!

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Don’t feel bad – it’s all so frustrating! Any sat iis above 700 are excellent, really. Your class rigor and leadership are so, so much more important, and I trust that you’re solid on those. You don’t have to report them to colleges that don’t require it if it makes you more comfortable, but they won’t hurt you.

Best of luck :slight_smile:

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It depends on what school you are looking at. For schools that are very competitive and require SAT2 scores, then you should aim at 750+. There are not many admission stat with SAT2 scores, but you should expect most competitive applicants are within the top 10% of their classes and would have 90%+ in SAT2 scores. Nevertheless, SAT2 score is rarely a prime factor in admission. As long as you are in the range among other candidates, you should be fine.