<p>I finally received my SAT subject test scores. I took it in december, but there was a snafu on collegeboards end, and now its march. USC is the only college I have yet to hear from.</p>
<p>I took two tests. BiologyE with a 620 scores and 55th percentile. and Literature with a 650 score and a 68th percentile.</p>
<p>So, this is the dilemna: Would those scores hurt or help? If I got a 700+, I would send it in instantly, but 620 and 650 is a little low, I think. On one hand, bonus points for taking it. On the other, minus points for a not so good score.</p>
<p>So, what would you recomend? Should I send them, or not?</p>
<p>Thanks for the help! I'm going insane, just like everyone else.</p>
<p>I got the exact same score in Literature, what a coincidence! Haha</p>
<p>Only scores of 700 + would probably help, but I don’t think sending in your scores would hurt. Since it’s not a requirement I doubt low scores will really be weighted. In short, having high scores will probably get you some points but if you have low scores I don’t think they’ll deduct anything. Worth a shot to send 'em in :D</p>
<p>I havent taken mine yet - im applying this year for 2010 - how important do you think they are? Im international and up until a few weeks ago I didnt realise I had to take them lol.</p>
<p>My SAT II scores were pretty bad, Biology 640, World History 590, Math II 650, Chemistry 630</p>
<p>I got into USC during the first wave of admissions, in January, and got invited to the Presidential Explore. They must be looking more at essays and extra curriculars and GPA. I hope this eases your minds a little bit.
Good Luck!</p>
<p>Let me add my 2 cents if you don’t mind. I was accepted to USC, more specifically Annenberg, with a 29 ACT and NOTHING else. I think that is a strong indicastor USC is a school looking for more than standardized tests. I wouldn’t bother sending them just because 1) they aren’t required and 2) they def. admit people without them (as evidence by me). It’s just wasted money so why send them?</p>
<p>Agree with candy (sorry just read the posts now lol). If the SAT II’s were a big determination, they would require them. Also, if you go to USC’s student newspaper and search “admissions” you will find a recent article discussing UC’s new policy of axing the subject tests as a requirement for admission for the 2010-2011. USC was quoted as “applauding this decision,” clearly indicating they think SAT II’s are useless. Hope this helps!</p>
<p>Hey, quick question about the SAT’s. If you take both the SAT I and SAT II’s, are both automatically sent to schools? Like if I were to take both but only wanted to submit the SAT I score, could I “leave out” the SAT II’s?</p>