Sat 2 Chemistry Test help!

Test Preparation
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<p>Okay, so i have to take the Sat 2 Chemistry subject test in two days... it is the last chance I have. I have taken it once already and only scored a 500. The thing is that my school offered chemistry freshman year... I have forgotten most of it. </p>

<p>I have studied a lot since my first test but realistically i think i will only be able to score about a 600. Will this score keep me out of Carnegie Mellon or simmilar schools that require the Chem test? I have a 3.8 unweighted GPA and an ACT score of 31. My extracurriculars are pretty good but I am really freaking out about this chemistry test. AHH!</p>

<p>I just kind of feel jipped because there is no way I can compete with students who have just taken a chemistry class...
Thank you</p>

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<p>A score of 500 is only the 15th percentile, while a 600 is the 37th percentile. </p>

<p>Source: <a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools;

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<p>Thanks for the info but thats not what i mean. Would a score in such a low percentile range keep me out of carnegie or simmilar schools even though the rest of my transcript is on par? Is my chance completley zero with such a low score? =(</p>

<p>ps. Carnegie requires a chemistry subject test</p>

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<p>No way! I talked to an admissions counselor from Carnegie Mellon (I’m applying there too :D), and he said that it’s only one part of the application.</p>

<p>Pretty much, even though it’s part of your application, it’s just that. It’s a small part too, that they take into account, but if that’s your only weak point (like mine), then you’ll probably still have a great shot! Just try to make sure that everything else of your application is even better than normal to compensate a little bit. Good luck!</p>

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<p>Hey thanks for the reply… made me feel more confident about the test tommorow morning. It is 12 here now… time to go to bed. Good luck on your application!</p>