If I plan on being a political science / history major, how important is SAT Math?

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<p>I'm a junior, and I took the SAT for the first time in October with no preparation...</p>

<p>I got a 700 on CR, and I think I can improve with a bit of studying, but I got an abysmal (560 :( ) math score...I'm planning on improving it, of course, but I think there is an obvious difference from my CR to Math.</p>

<p>I really think I can do better and I am going to work on it, but the truth is my SAT math will never be as good as my CR. I'm not touching any more math than I have to in college, and my interests lie in history (then eventually law).</p>

<p>I've also heard the LSAT is mainly Critical Reading type things, so maybe this will work out?</p>

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<p>SAT Math is a basic requirement for everyone, from math majors to english majors - it's the minimum expected of any undergrad, and it's important whatever you're majoring in. that's why it's called the Reasoning Test.</p>

<p>Now Math subject tests are a different story</p>

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<p>The Math section is the easiest one to improve by studying. </p>

<p>Since you're starting out with a relatively low score, you have the opporunity to improve a LOT. Just spend time studying. Review every single problem you get wrong and figure out WHY you got it wrong.</p>