SAT II math vs. SAT I math section

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<p>Hi,
- SO, here is the deal, I tired taking the SAT I two times and although I am satisfied with my scores on CR and writing, My math score is terrible (580). I tried focusing on math for my second taking of the SAT, but ended up procrastinating and could not improve my low score. I raised my writing and CR however. Here is my question, I do not want to risk lowering my scores on these two sections by taking the sat a third time, and quite frankly I am tired of sitting there for 4 hours going crazy under the pressure and time constraints, so CAN I take the SAT II math level I/II in order to make up for my low score on the math section? I think I can get a higher score by focusing solely on one section for a continuous period of time rather than jumping around between unrelated sections on the sat I. Also, will college adcoms disregard my low sat I math score or look at my application with more interest if, let's say, I get a 720 on the SAT II math?</p>

<p>Lastly, which test will be more reputable to take, the SAT II math level I or II?
And,on a side note, does anyone happen to know how long it takes for act scores to be reported and how the SAT II math compares to the SAT I math section in terms of difficulty?</p>

<p>--> Thank you in advance for your comments and I hope I didn't overwhelm anyone with so many questions.</p>

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<p>SAT Math IIC covers through Precalc and Trig. The curve is extremely generous and friendly. (Miss 8 out of 50 and get an 800). The SAT Math IC is easier in content (through Algebra 2) but the curve is horrendous (miss 1-2 and get a 790 or 780). I chose Math IIC because I am great at using my calculator. Also, if you scored 750+ on either of these tests, your SAT I Reasoning Math score would be irrelevant. More reputable test is Math IIC by the way. It shows that you're higher in math level and willing to succeed.</p>

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<p>studying stud thank you very much!!!
How did you do on the sat IIC as compared to the sat I math section?
--> and, by the way, do you recommend any review book in particular to prepare for the math IIC?</p>

<p>Once again, thank you.</p>

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<p>Well for the Review book: Barrons and PR are always good. *Barrons is a bit tougher than other review books so you can't go wrong with that.</p>

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<p>mark19, I haven't got my SAT Math IIC scores yet, but I'm expecting 780-800, and on my SAT I Reasoning Math I received a 750 by missing three problems.</p>

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Also, if you scored 750+ on either of these tests, your SAT I Reasoning Math score would be irrelevant.

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<p>Really? Even though SATI tests reasoning (supposedly) and SATII tests achievement, would colleges disregard a lower score on SATI if the SATII math is really good?</p>

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<p>reasoning = thinking</p>

<p>achevement is what you know</p>

<p>reasoning tests contain basically what the collegeboard believes is well knwon to all. basically a reasoning exercise. </p>

<p>achievemnt tests knowledge</p>

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<p>Yes, snowia in my opinion it makes sense because Subject Tests Math are harder than SAT I Math Reasoning, so definitely.</p>

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<p>I read somewhere that for my state, the average SAT math score of those who took the Math Level IIC test was a 702, so usually there's a correlation between the two. I suggest taking IIC to prove that you really do know how to do math, you just do poorly on the SAT.</p>

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<p>still it will look seriously bad on your app since it looks like you can't do 8th grade math, but you can do 10th grade math.</p>