Poor SAT II, but strong AP score - Retake?

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<p>First, I'm new here, so hello CC community! Feel free to call me out if I make a mistake. </p>

<p>So my question is this: can a strong AP score make up for a not-so-good subject test score? I got a 5 on the AP chemistry exam, but only a 720 on the subject test (the time constraint destroyed me). From what I've heard, AP scores don't have much importance in the college admissions process itself, but SAT IIs do. I want to pursue a pre-med track, so of course, chemistry's going to be pretty important. I'm looking at mostly top tier colleges, along with a few others. Would you recommend I retake the chemistry subject test this fall, or is it not worth it? I know I could improve my score significantly if I pace myself better this time around.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>Are your other subject tests scores higher? if so, then dont worry about one 720 score. If not, then you may need to expand your college search beyond mostly top tier colleges.</p>

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<p>Anything above a 700 is fine. And colleges look at AP scores with the same magnitude. a 720 won’t give you an advantage, but it’s not a disadvantage either.</p>