Retake or no?

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<p>So basically, last year I took AP World History and after taking the AP test I thought it would be a good idea to take the SAT II test in May/June since I heard that the SAT II was generally easier than the AP test, and since I though the AP test wasn't that bad I signed up for it. Big mistake. I don't know if that particular test was an outlier out of the "normal" tests but that test was ridiculous and in short, I got raped. All my friends agreed that the test was pretty difficult and they were smart enough to cancel their scores. Unfortunately for me, that isn't the case. </p>

<p>I'm a junior right now so the only times I would be able to take the WH SAT II would be in May/June and December since those are the only 2 months that one can take them. However, I'm unsure if I should retake it since I forgot a lot of stuff and I would have to study crazy hard for the next 5 months, which I don't know if I can do considering how busy I will be 2nd semester. I'm also considering not sending the score in (but I would have to take another SAT II) or using Score Choice, but I don't know if colleges will not look upon that favorably or if they simply won't know that I even took the test (for the colleges that use SC). </p>

<p>Preferably, I would rather just not send in my score as it's not the greatest score but I am unsure of how that will affect my college admission process. If I did retake the test, I would prefer to take it before the end of junior year, but that would complicate things for me. Can somebody shed some light on my predicament? Is it best to not send my score in/Score Choice or retake it and pray that I will do better? Thanks.</p>

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<p>Well… how bad is your score? If you’re talking about low 500s then that’s not so great. But if you’re talking around the 650s area, then it isn’t that bad. If you’re looking to apply to some Ivy leagues, most do not accept score choice. </p>

<p>You should perhaps take it in June. School workload after the AP exams is usually relatively light since it’s near end of the year so you should have time to study for WH. I’m surprised they don’t offer the SATII WH in October or November. I think December would be a horrible time to take WH because you’ll have the gap in the summer in addition to three extra school months of senior year. Trust me, it will be difficult to study for WH during early senior year because you’ll be busy with a heavy workload and college apps. </p>

<p>I took my SATIIs (Math2 and USH) in May. Did crap on USH since I didn’t get any time to study for it. I signed up to retake both SATIIs in November, thinking I’d study in the summer… how wrong I was lol. But once senior year started, it was almost impossible for me to make time to study stuff outside of the school curriculum. Best that you take the SATIIs before junior year ends unless you didn’t do well as you thought you would. </p>

<p>If you are not confident about WH, maybe consider taking another SATII instead.</p>

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<p>Thanks for your input!
Yea I’ll probably have to retake it in May I guess.</p>