Just got my SAT II scores back...

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>For the German with Listening test, I got a 480. I was sort of expecting this, since my CD kept skipping, and I thought it wouldn't be a big deal, but by the time I realized it was an issue, then it turned into a mess, and I only answered about 13 out of 26 listening questions. The supervisor called the Collegeboard and they said I should just go on with the test and see how it goes, so that's what I did. I lived in Switzerland for a year when I was 12, and continued my German classes until 9th grade. So I felt confident for the test in November (I'm a senior now by the way). Apparently not...</p>

<p>My other subject test was Biology option E, and I got a 640. Again, I was too confident in myself...</p>

<p>I've resigned myself to the fact that I'm not going to get in now, but then I feel like I'm quitting. So I would like some opinions. Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>Are you applying regular decision or early decision? I think if you apply regular decision you can still retake tests.</p>

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<p>Early Decision…</p>

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<p>well, I’m not sure what to tell you. How is the rest of your app? Test scores are important, but not everything.</p>

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<p>I’m pretty confident in my application, and I’m pretty sure my teachers and GC wrote me good recs, so I’m counting on those now.
Thanks. :)</p>

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<p>if your application is read properly and if it is really strong in other departments then you have a good chance.</p>

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<p>Are those your only II’s?</p>

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<p>i, too, didn’t receive very happy news this morning. i was expecting at least a 60+ increase on my SATs but only improved 10…and the composite score -70…</p>

<p>so don’t worry about it. we all have bad days…it wasn’t even your fault! when one thing goes wrong–your CD skipping–it can ruin the whole testing day. </p>

<p>don’t beat yourself up! you won’t remember this when you’re thirty.</p>

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<p>Champs: Yes, unfortunately. I know I should have taken some IIs earlier, but like I said, too much confidence.</p>

<p>Wg: Thanks, that’s what I keep telling myself, haha.</p>