How do selective colleges view a lopsided SAT score? For example, if critical reading and writing were both in the 700s with math was in the mid 600s? My score is like this, and I’m not a “math person.” I plan on studying the humanities. If I emphasize this in my application, do I still have a chance at some good schools?
I wouldn’t worry about it. Schools will understand that you are not a math guy due to your major. Students studying the sciences are expected to do well on the math section because they’ll be using a lot of math throughout college. The fact that you did well on the other sections shows where your strengths lie and for a student of humanities, math does not necessarily need to be your strongpoint.
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Many colleges only look at math and reading scores. if you are really worried about your sat score, you can take it again