<p>Earlier this year I took both the SAT II Math I and Math II tests and I did better on the Math I. This was after taking Honors Algebra I, Honors Geometry, Honors Algebra II, and AP Statistics. Now I am am half done with pre-calculus and will be taking Either the Math I or II SAT II test next month. Which one should I take?</p>
<p>Math II is preferred</p>
<p>I have not taken Trigonometry or the second half of pre-calc though. The difference between my scores was 70. At what point does the fact that Math II is preferred outweigh the lower score on the test?</p>
<p>If you are planning to apply to a competitive college and major in science/engineering, then I believe, most colleges look at Math II favorably (I had seen Math 2 recommended on Stanford and UCB website). You should look at the colleges website for specific requirements.</p>
<p>My major is business. These scores are going to MIT and Georgetown.</p>
<p>Math II - best of luck!</p>
<p>Even if I could get a score of 50 points higher on the Math I?</p>
<p>MIT requires a math, either math 1 or 2, with no stated preference for either and math 1 is fine. Note you also need a science (bio, chem, or physcis) for MIT even if applying for its business school. Georgetown does not require subject tests but highly reommends three and they can be any three in different subjects (your math 1 and math 2 count as only 1 toward the total needed) and math 1 is fine for it also. Not sure who created the myth that most schools prefer math 2 but it is a myth. UCs do not accept math 1, Stanford recommends math 2 if you submit a math, Caltech requires math 2, and some other universities require math 2 for engineering or science, but otherwise either math 1 or 2 is usually fine.</p>
<p>Ok, thank you.</p>
<p>Are you a senior?</p>
<p>Yes. I will also be taking the SAT II literature test and retake the Physics SAT II test.</p>
<p>Since you are not intending to major in Engineering, Math I should be fine. However to those are seeking to major in Science/Engineering, definitely Math 2.</p>
<p>“College of Chemistry and College of Engineering Applicants: While SAT Subject Tests will not be required for fall 2012 admission and beyond, the presence of SAT Subject Tests—particularly in a science and Math Level 2—will be considered value added, as would evidence of high academic performance in math and science”
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<p>Math II is always prefered, considering the similarities between Math I and the Math section of the SAT (almost redundant); however, because Math II has such an amazing curve, a low score will really hurt you. Unless you find you really cannot raise your Math II score to at least 700+, then just be safe and stick with Math I</p>
<p>I could probably get a 690-700 on Math II, but more like a 750 on the Math I. I have read that the curve is not disproportionate to the increased difficulty compared to the Math I test.</p>
<p>all i know is, i know a ton of people who got 800s on math II and i havent heard of one 800 on math I. Then again, i havent heard of too many 800s on the math SAT section, so I’m guessing the curve is relatively the same. Also, my school is automatically advanced 2 years in math so that could be why everyone is more prepared. In your situation I suppose I’d stick with Math I. Anything below 700, whether people argue or not, is just simply not as appealing.</p>
<p>best of luck!</p>
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<p>There is likely a self-selection bias here. The best students in math choose Math Level 2, while the not as good students in math choose Math Level 1.</p>
<p>yeah thats why I said that its most likely due to the mathematical advancement in my school. Sorry if there was any confusion</p>