<p>I realize that most schools require at least 2 SAT II tests. I plan to take Korean Listening and Math I, but my real question is... how important are these tests? Are they as trivial as the AP tests are or are they as serious as those SAT I scores? Any feedback is appreciated, thanks all</p>
<p>Math I is not a good idea. Most [(if not all) colleges prefer you take Math II. UC's for instance won't take Math I scores. The importance of them vary from school to school.</p>
<p>Just to let you know if you are a native Korean speaker, taking the test may not be as favorable as taking another test in adcoms' minds. Some colleges might see you taking the test as essentially proving you're Korean and might look more favorably at a student who received a lower score but in a language that's not his mother tongue.</p>
<p>These scores aren't used in the US news rankings, so they don't matter that much. You still want to get at least above 700 on all of them.</p>
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These scores aren't used in the US news rankings, so they don't matter that much. You still want to get at least above 700 on all of them.
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<p>I don't think colleges/universities really care about rankings like that. I agree with the idea: get 700+ on all of your SAT II's, but they're equally, if not more important, than your SAT/ACT.</p>
<p>Extracurriculars, essays, teacher recs, and high school curriculum rigor aren't in US News either.</p>
<p>Guess the only important thing is GPA and SAT Reasoning... not.</p>
<p>I am not sure if this applies to all UCs. But as far as UC Davis is concerned:
SAT I and SAT II are equal weight: total possible 4000 points.
Freshmen:</a> Application Criteria for Selection Process</p>
<p>SAT IIs don't matter as long as you have a 750+ on each test; most people exceed that score and given the generous curve, you've got to stay above that to have a good chances. Looking at the frenzy admissions have become this year, anything below that could jeopardize things for you.</p>
<p>^I don't think "most people" score 750+ on all their SAT IIs</p>
<p>SAT IIs aren't that important</p>
<p>Depends on the school, really; UChicago doesn't even solicit SAT II scores.</p>
<p>Are SAT subject tests used for placement exams in any colleges?</p>
<p>There's a difference between "doesn't ask for" and "doesn't look at".</p>
<p>It really depends on the school you want to go to. </p>
<p>One of my didn't even send in SAT II scores to NYU because she decided last minute she didn't want to go, and she was still accepted. All her SAT II scores if she sent them in were mid-600's.</p>
<p>It absolutely depends on the University and may depend on the college or school within the university you apply to. For example, engineering may want to see mathII, and various science II's.</p>
<p>After really investigating this looking at the very top schools and based only on what the cc kids post on their accepted boards, it seems they do matter.
It does seem that the subject tests in some way verify the academic grade. I also believe that AP scores do matter as well, again because many schools do grade inflate, and those tests both test raw knowledge on the subjects- they do show "what you know" or "what you learned". I think though that I read that for your top 10 schools you do need to shoot for an average of 750.
I don't think any of them make or break the application- I think they are just part of a whole.</p>
<p>"SAT IIs don't matter as long as you have a 750+ on each test"</p>
<p>That's like saying how much money a person has doesn't matter, as long as they have at least a million dollars.</p>
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<p>yes. They are often used for placement. In some places you can use SAT II or AP scores for placement or credit. </p>
<p>SAT IIs are also used to show the breadth and depth of a student's achievement, in addition to his/her grades and other scores. Many schools use ACT (with or without writing option) and its various subject sections in lieu of SAT I/II combo. A few schools call for SAT I or ACT PLUS three SAT IIs. They may be used for admission, but are not as far up on the list as the big tests. Many schools do not ask that students take SAT IIs.</p>
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"SAT IIs don't matter as long as you have a 750+ on each test"</p>
<p>That's like saying how much money a person has doesn't matter, as long as they have at least a million dollars.
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<p>If the subject test is a subject of your choice, it's not hard to get 750+ on it. Even if it takes a little effort, you'll atleast be sure that your scores wont spoil your chances.</p>
<p>hopelesslylost, if she sent in her SAT I scores to NYU, she sent in her SAT II's too. They send everything from every test you've taken.</p>
<p>just clarifying</p>
<p>no one should listen to gouchicago he/she sounds like a real jerk</p>