Is a 790 on Math II Good if it's in the 78th Percentile?

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I recently scored a 790 on the Math II, but I know that the curve is really lenient and a lot of students make 800s. I checked my percentile today and it was 78. So I was wondering if it’s actually considered any good for universities such as Duke or Cornell.

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I think a 790 is a great score.

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Forget the percentiles. The students taking subject tests such as Math 2, physics, and Chinese are very self-selecting. Generally only those who know they will score well take them, and as a result, scoring an 800 is already in the 80th percentile.

Any score above 750, in any subject, is a great score. Don’t overthink it.

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Thank you so much, I was really worrying myself!