<p>I am so disappointed.. I just found out that I got a 760 on Math II. I should have taken the test on June right after I finished math analysis. Anyways, I know I can get an 800 if I study for it/take some practice tests. But is it worth the time to retake a 760?</p>
<p>dude don't. colleges would think your crazy. but then again, 760 isn't high in Math II. should I retake 760 Math I?</p>
<p>What percentile is 760 approximately?</p>
<p>And isn't 760 for Math I good? I know the curve for that test is really bad.</p>
<p>For math level one and two most of the top-tier ppl get 800 cuz its not a hard exam. 760 is not that BAD --just leave it alone.. dont retake it.. but just remember most of the smart guys get 800 easily on math exams (esp math level 2 )</p>
<p>The question that really needs to be answered here is, "Where are you applying to that a 760 would make a significant difference?" See, I just looked at my US History score this morning and saw I got a 760, and I became ecstatic! That is wonderful for me, because I am not applying to MIT, HYPS, et cetera. That is a balls-to-the walls score for schools I am applying to, so I am happy. If a 760 would be detrimental to the schools you are applying to, then by all means, retake it. If not, don't.</p>
<p>Retaking a 760 in Math I is a stupid idea.
760 = raw score of 46.</p>
<p>Retaking a 760 in Math II is a better idea.
760 = raw score of 39.</p>
<p>See the difference?</p>
<p>I will be applying to some top tier schools like Stanford, Brown, UPenn, as well as UCLA and UC Berkeley.</p>
<p>I took h math analysis last year, but didn't take the exam on June. I had a seriously intense math analysis class last year and EVERYONE in my class (even those with C's and D's) who took the exam on June got a 800. I didn't prepare at all for this exam because I thought I remembered all my math analysis stuff. Apparently I forgot some materials. I am sure I could get a 800 if I study for couple days.</p>
<p>Hi all...
What would you suggest about retaking a 770 on Maths IIC? Want to apply to Berkeley, Columbia, Penn, Purdue... Columbia mostly...</p>
<p>mrhohoha, if you don't need to take another SAT II, I's say leave it there. It won't hurt you, don't worry.
But if you'll take SAT II again, then why not retake it?</p>
<p>Calm down. Just don't make it a big deal.</p>
<p>I would recommend that you do not redo the test. Even the most talented mathematicians make mistakes (because they are after all human) and admissions officers understand that errors pop up.</p>
<p>If you want a contemporary example, Andrew Wiles spent years proving Fermat's Last Theorem to find out that his proof was flawed because of an oversight. Fortunately, he later solved the problem, however the example shows that even in an unrestricted (in terms of time) environment, we are all prone to making a few mistakes.</p>
<p>My advice would be to save yourself the money and invest your mathematical time in doing something useful like proofs. (Try proving Pythagoras' theorem in at least 5 ways. There is a calendar with 365 proofs for each day of the year)</p>
<p>Otherwise you could spend your time doing something else that you find fun and not be a total geek like me :D.</p>
<p>lol @ math proofs statement. I have other things to study for so I certainly won't be doing that. But thanks whatazarian for the advice.</p>
<p>Will colleges see that I took the class 6 months ago? How much different is 760 from 800?</p>
<p>Take it again. Especially Math 2. I had a 770 and I retook, I don't know if it'll make a difference for colleges, but do it for your pride.</p>
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I don't know if it'll make a difference for colleges, but do it for your pride.
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Now that's just stupid. Please don't follow this advice.</p>
<p>How is that stupid? Don't you get a swell in pride when you see 8-0-0 on that score report?</p>
<p>forget about math I. it means nothing, especially if you get an 800 in math II. it's worth retaking a 760 in math II. not math I.</p>
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Andrew Wiles spent years proving Fermat's Last Theorem to find out that his proof was flawed because of an oversight. Fortunately, he later solved the problem, however the example shows that even in an unrestricted (in terms of time) environment, we are all prone to making a few mistakes.
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HAHA. this is totally different =P</p>
<p>So should I retake it? I am getting mixed opinions...</p>
<p>Honestly, if it doesn't matter much, I would rather forget about the test and study for SAT/AP/and other SAT subject test exams. But if it does make a difference, I will gladly retake it.</p>
<p>imo you may want to consider retaking.</p>
<p>thank you srrinath.</p>
<p>I guess I will retake it.</p>