<p>I took Math Level II and got a 740, and I want to apply to MIT.</p>
<p>Should I retake Math II and try for a better score or take Math I, which I am confident I will get an 800 in?</p>
<p>And should I send my scores directly to MIT or view them first, because the deadline is November 1 and I would get the scores back October 29, which is 2 days before they are due?</p>
<p>I would recommend taking math 2, and I wouldn’t be quite so confident that you’ll get an 800 in math 1. The curve for math 1 is much steeper and if you get even 1 question wrong, or leave it unanswered, you don’t get an 800. As long as you know the material (ie, you’ve taken pre-cal) math 2 is significantly easier to score higher on.</p>
<p>^ I agree.</p>
<p>Okay thanks so much!</p>
<p>Math IIC. The curve for that test is MUCH more lenient (you can get a raw score of 42-44 and still get an 800 on that test). </p>
<p>And try to aim for 800. It might seem too much, but given where you want to apply (MIT), its a must. =P</p>
<p>yeah that’s what I was freaking out about. 800 here i come</p>
<p>it has been consistently stressed by the admission officers that anything above 700 should not worry you.</p>
<p>@Will - </p>
<p>No, you are wrong. </p>
<p>@meera - </p>
<p>Your 740 is fine. I order you not to retake it. </p>
<p>See: [MIT</a> Admissions | Blog Entry: “What’s the big deal about 40^2?”](<a href=“http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/standardized_test_requirements/whats_the_big_deal_about_402.shtml]MIT”>http://www.mitadmissions.org/topics/apply/standardized_test_requirements/whats_the_big_deal_about_402.shtml)</p>
<p>Alright everyone, I ended up sticking with my 740. Thanks for all your input!</p>