I'm stuck.

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<p>I've studied for the Math II for quite a while... I took my first practice test, cursed it many, many times, and got a low 600. Took my second one after a bit of studying, felt extremely confident my score had raised. It did - to mid-600's. Tried another approach (verify as many answers as possible with calculator)... same exact score as the second time. What do I do?</p>

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<p>Review any topics you’re struggling on. Are your algebra/geometry/combinatorics/pre-calculus skills solid?</p>

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<p>if you’re going for a 800, just take the test, and cancel, and take it again when you’re more ready?</p>

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<p>Do I need an 800? I’m not going to the Ivies, but I am looking at MIT</p>

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<p>You don’t need an 800 to get into MIT; lots of people get in with 700+. However, the curve for Math II is pretty generous; you can still miss a few questions and get 800.</p>

<p>However, for MIT, anything below a 700 on Math/Math II is a bit risky.</p>

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<p>Well, you don’t NEED an 800… but MIT would like an 800 in math II better than the ivies, in fact. Scores in the 600s won’t automatically disqualify you from MIT, but it certainly will make it a lot harder for admission. MIT’s average Math subject exam score (25th-75th percentile) is 750-800.</p>

<p>Also, the admittance rate for people who get a 600-640 on the SAT I (math part) is 0%. 650-690 is 5%. This might give you an idea for SAT II.</p>

<p><a href=“http://mitadmissions.org/apply/process/stats[/url]”>http://mitadmissions.org/apply/process/stats&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Wait was it a barron’s subject test? I took one of those and scored mid 600’s aswell. The real thing was much easier. But good luck whatever you choose.</p>

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<p>According to MIT’s admission statistics, the middle 50% of SAT Math subject test scores for admitted students is [750, 800]. That means nearly 25% of admitted students score below 750.</p>

<p>However, a score of 650-ish is basically an outlier (in fact it is an outlier), you’ll have a very slim chance unless the rest of your application stands out. You may want to take it tomorrow (or next time you’re taking it), review any trouble spots, and take it again.</p>