How influential will SAT Subject Tests be in my chances at top UCs?

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<p>Hey guise.</p>

<p>So, back in May I got a 600 on Biology-E which isn't amazing but it's passable (keep in mind I have an SAT Reasoning Score of 2030, a weighted GPA of 4.05 and EC's out the wazoo).</p>

<p>I also got a 540 on Math 2. Which is real bad.</p>

<p>I'm taking it again this Saturday. I've already submitted apps to colleges, but I believe scores can be sent afterwards (right?).</p>

<p>I'm hoping to get at least 600 on my Math 2 retake but if in the worst case I don't, and I only do marginally better or around the same, how detrimental is that to my chances at the top UCs (esp. Cal, UCLA, UCSD, Davis)?</p>

<p>Also keep in mind this is the last year Subject Tests are required...will readers perhaps weigh them less, especially when its next to a decent SAT Reasoning score and great EC's?</p>

<p>Thanks for the opinions!!</p>

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<p>bumpingg upppp</p>

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<p>bumping agaiiin</p>

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<p>I don’t think it will kill you for SD/Davis. Might have a negative affect on LA/Cal chances</p>

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<p>Thank you.
Other opinions? :)</p>

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<p>stiiill seeking more input</p>

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<p>I believe SAT II’s where the reason my didn’t get into UCLA (2030/610/580. Same GPA as yours. Pretty good EC’, but no wazoo involved…). That and maybe not enough course"rigor", and I believe those are related. Her school didn’t offer much. UCLA is the only school that lists its subject test averages. I’ll see if I can find a link.She got into all the other UC’s you listed, but that was '08</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/Adm_fr/Frosh_Prof10.htm[/url]”>http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/Adm_fr/Frosh_Prof10.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p><a href=“http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/Adm_fr/Frosh_Prof.htm[/url]”>http://www.admissions.ucla.edu/prospect/Adm_fr/Frosh_Prof.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>730 and 680 for the two subject scores for admits… Interesting info. Where did your daughter end up going to? & strange she got into Berkeley but not UCLA? Stuff like that tends to happen a lot from my understanding.</p>

<p>Strange your daughter and I had such identical numbers what with the 610/580 and 2030 with a ~4.05 gpa.</p>

<p>To anyone it may concern; I took 2 practice tests today and got 690 and 650 :slight_smile: Im going to take one more out of the Barron’s book (possibly a little different, who knows) after dinner to see what I get.</p>

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<p>bumping</p>

<p>just calculated 10th & 11 GPAs</p>

<p>4.01 weighted
3.71 unweighted</p>

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<p>more input would be awesome !!</p>

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<p>Just retook it today, I’m feeling ~620-650</p>

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<p>Hey, I don’t mean to be harsh but, from my experience, these scores won’t cut it for top UCs (unless you have a brilliant GPA, tons of ECs, etc.) I had about the same stats as you, when I applied to the UCs as a freshman. I got into UCSC, none of the others (I didn’t apply to UCM and UCR). I’m now at a California Community College, with a stellar GPA. You can get guaranteed admission to all UCs (except LA and Cal) when you attain a 3.0 or higher. Depending on your major, you’ll also have better chances at the top 2 UCs than as a freshman applicant. SATs aren’t even required for transfer students. If you really want to get into a top UC and don’t make it this time around, I strongly suggest you don’t give up hope and try again in two years as a transfer student (you’ll save yourself/your parents a ton of money too)!</p>

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<p>You had over a 4.0 and a 2000+ SAT and you didnt get into Davis or Irvine? lol that doesnt sound right to me considering they both accept like 1 in every 2 applicants</p>

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<p>bumping once agaiin</p>

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