<p>I got a 690 on my first reasoning math, then an 800 on Math II, then a 740 on my second reasoning math.</p>
<p>Are they going to consider my 740 and my 800 completely separately? Or will they look at them together and infer things about me (i.e. I know how to do math but get tricked easily or something like that).</p>
<p>So I guess what I'm asking is: will my high math II score influence how they regard my relatively low 740 score?</p>
<p>Schools are aware of the relatively harsh curve for the SAT Reasoning Test; a 740 will not be viewed unfavorably.</p>
<p>Colleges that practice a holistic review process will gauge your abilities by synthesizing all the information they receive.</p>
<p>SAT II math, in my opinion, is easier than SAT I math. The fact that SAT I needs like absolute perfection is very difficult for me. I think 740 is still a good score. Its not like getting 740 in SAT II Chinese if you are Chinese… 740 is really good only about 2-3 wrong…</p>
<p>Well, describing the tests in terms of ease or difficulty is unlikely to garner a consensus. Rather, they test different things: the SAT Reasoning Test and the SAT Subject Tests (formerly the Achievement Tests) test, aptly and respectively, one’s ability to think creatively to solve problems and his or her ability to demonstrate achievement in a particular area of study. </p>
<p>And so in effect, the Subject Test is more reliant on knowledge and its application; success on the Reasoning Test is more dependent on problem-solving ability. In this way, the tests work well in tandem: students with raw cognitive horsepower can succeed on the SAT Reasoning Test, but if significantly lacking in the will to apply themselves, will not do well on the Subject Tests. Elite schools seek those who are talent and dedicated.</p>