<p>I've only got one more chance for taking the SAT I or SAT Subject Tests in October.
I have 3 Options for myself, based on previous scores, and I am not sure which would be best recommended.</p>
<p>Previous Scores:
SAT1 (March): 1930
CR: 560
M: 690
W: 680</p>
<p>SAT1 (June) 2180:
CR: 620
M: 780
W: 780</p>
<p>SATII:
Maths II: 750
Bio-M: 650
Chemistry: 720</p>
<p>Option 1:
Retake SAT1 to improve reading score to superscore to 2200+</p>
<p>Option 2:
Retake Bio-M to attain 750+ and take Math I Subject Test with a hopeful 750+</p>
<p>Option 3:
Don't take anymore tests, as I would be taking the SAT1 test 3 times. Subject Tests only really look at top 2, and Math2 and Chem are decent.</p>
<p>For background, my top choice is the University of Pennsylvania, applying Early Decision. I have very solid ECs and will have a compelling essay and 3 very professional and heartfelt recommendations. GPA is 3.9ish.</p>
<p>Thanks for your advice!!!</p>
<p>Anybody? I was also considering waiting for the ACT scores to arrive to see if I landed in Upenn’s range and then make a decision based on that.</p>
<p>If your ACT score is good, then you wouldn’t have to worry about any of the SAT tests, including the subject tests.</p>
<p>Whether a 750 in Math II is decent or not I’ll leave to someone else to say. It’s definitely not amazing, considering that always popping up statistic that 12% get 800s. You definitely shouldn’t take the Math I Subject Test, so forget Option 2.</p>
<p>At the moment, waiting for ACT scores seems best. You can retake the ACT if you don’t think it’s good enough. If not that, then I suppose that you should retake Math II and maybe Bio-M. Unfortunately, you wouldn’t have time to take another SAT though, huh?</p>
<p>Well that’s the decision - No tests, SAT I, or SAT IIs. I’m just nervous that the 620 CR will literally kill me even though the composite is relatively decent.
I see where you are coming from about the Math II. I will definitely consider your advice for a course of action.</p>
<p>the 620 CR might hold you back at Penn unless you have off the wall extracurriculars/essays. I wouldn’t take the risk.</p>
<p>Then again, you have to find out your ACT scores before anything else.</p>
<p>But if you aren’t happy with your ACT scores, i’d take something again. What do you have to lose?</p>
<p>Definitely wait for ACT scores.</p>
<p>Wait for ACT scores, then post those in this thread.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone… I’ll let you know about the ACT scores tomorrow. I saw Penn’s 25-75% range for that test is 30-34, so I’m hoping its in that range…will post tomorrow. Thanks for the advice.</p>
<p>Received a 31 ACT score on first try. Additional advice/recommendations needed…lol.</p>
<p>Well, you’ve definitely landed into its range. It’s not the greatest score, but with great recommendations and a great essay, I think you’re good. Unless, of course, you want to re-take the ACT. I’m not sure if you would make it in time for early with the SATs.</p>