How important is the math component?

Test Preparation
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<p>I'm applying to a bunch of highly selective schools (Early Decision Columbia, Stanford, UChicago, UPenn, Pomona), and I feel like my Math scores on the SAT I might really hurt me.</p>

<p>I got 2170 in January with a 680 in Math and a 740 and 750 in reading and writing</p>

<p>I retook in October, and got 2290, but with an almost identical Math score (690) and 800s in CR and Writing. </p>

<p>Would having a subpar math score alongside stellar writing and CR adversely impact my application? Especially if I'm not taking any Math subject tests?</p>

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<p>How do you define “subpar” for the colleges that you are applying to? What is the normal SAT math score (25th to 75th %) for admitted students at those colleges?</p>

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<p>For Columbia it’s 700-790. Cause for concern?</p>

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<p>It depends what the rest of your application looks like. Generally, one low-ish score shouldn’t be that big a deal.</p>