How important are the SAT Subject tests in college admissions?

Applying to College
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<p>I just got my SAT II scores back and well...yikes. </p>

<p>I know I have an opportunity to take it again in the fall, I'm just nervous I still wont do well. I plan to apply to some top schools.
I have also taken the ACT w/writing and scored a 33 (33-english, 33-math, 29-reading(lol), 35-science).
I took the Bio and the Chem subject tests and scored 690 on bio and 680 on chem. </p>

<p>Say I take the subject tests again and get the same score (not likely, but just what if) How will this effect my admissions, assuming these are required. (I know they aren't required at some schools) Also, if they aren't required, but recommended, would it be worse to just not submit them or to submit with these scores? </p>

<p>Thanks! </p>

<p>(As another note I have a 4.0, by the time I graduate I'll have taken 10 AP's and as of now I've scored 4/5 on them, and a couple of leadership roles in clubs, I'm in band and work a job-I have to help out a lot with the family.-would stuff like this kind of overshadow the bad SAT II scores?)</p>

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<p>They aren’t bad scores, but they are slightly low for tippy top schools. If you are planning to major in science, they might be considered low, but they are definitely in the ball park. It is one factor that helps to verify the quality of your academic program.</p>

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<p>Also really depends on the school. Since your other scores and grades are good, it probably means less than it does with an otherwise borderline applicant.</p>

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<p>@Sakacar @Torveaux If they aren’t required to submit, would you submit them? </p>

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<p>Depends on the school. They will probably not be a factor that tips the admission decision in your favor at highly selective schools, so I probably wouldn’t send them to a very selective school that didn’t require them. They might be helpful at some safeties for merit aid.</p>

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<p>I agree. There may be some usefulness in admission to specific schools (such as Engineering) but check with each school to be sure how they use subject matter tests.</p>