<p>Not all colleges ask for SAT IIs. Some colleges have that they are "recommended". Some colleges require them, but how much do they use them for admission?</p>
<p>What is everyone's understanding of how important are the SAT IIs?</p>
<p>It is a must if you are looking forward to go to Ivies and good schools.</p>
<p>But how much weight are they given in the admission process? I know you have to/should take them. And it would be good if you did well. But how much do the admissions people really take them into account in evaluating you?</p>
<p>I have the same question. I've never really heard of anybody worrying about whether or not their SAT II scores are high enough.</p>
<p>Worry about them.</p>
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<p>SAT 1 gives a broad range of what you know
SAT 2 gives an in depth analysis of what you know.</p>
<p>^ Not entirely true.</p>
<p>SAT 1 tests basic algebra and geometry.
SAT 2 tests more advanced math, like trigonometry.</p>
<p>SAT 1 tests reading and writing skills.
SAT 2 can test science, history, and/or languages.</p>
<p>I'd guess that the elite colleges give almost as much weight to the subject tests as the big one. Less competitive colleges mostly just care about the SAT 1.</p>
<p>low scores will hurt u a lot but high scores wont help much since most people at elite colleges will have high scores, basically score high to remain competitive</p>
<p>A lot of people do not know this but SATI and SATII are each given equal weight when applying to Ivy Leagues, according to Hernandez in "A is for Admission". Basically, you don't want to screw up on them.</p>
<p>What if you aren't applying to ivies? What if the colleges say "recommended" or don't even say that they look at the SATIIs?</p>