<p>I’m taking the two subject tests needed for the UC’s next Saturday and was just curious how much they really look at your SAT II scores. I know I’ll do well on the US History one as I’m taking the AP the day before, but I doubt I’ll do so hot on the Literature one. I’m thinking 750+ on the US History one and hopefully 550+ on the Lit. Would those scores be okay if I want to go to UC Irvine, UC Davis, or UCSB?</p>
<p>Well I made it into UCI and both my SAT IIs were barely 550-600ish. Keep in mind they look at GPA and SAT I too so if both of those are decent then I don't think they'll put THAT much emphasis on your SAT II, although it always helps =]</p>
<p>if you have a low sat reasoning score like me, i think the sat ii scores will definitely increase your competitiveness as an applicant. the tricky reasoning test just wasn't my thing. i studied really hard, you have no idea, and only got 1620 my first time and gave up, however, i did get a 800 in us history and a 770 in chemistry. i got into both sb and i but didn't apply to d. subject tests are a chance for a student to demonstrate a distinct strength in an area of concentration. i think that the subject tests give more insight into an applicant than gpa or sat i. a 750+ in us history or any subject test will definitely shine because that is not easily achieved and will show that you are very studious in that subject.</p>
<p>My GPA is a 3.75 and I got an 1800 on the SAT. I just took a Lit practice test and got a 500. Damn, maybe I should switch to the Spanish subject test. I know I'll smoke the the History one as the AP will be much easier and I've been preparing for that a lot lately. Thanks for the input!</p>