<p>How much emphasis is placed on SAT II scores? I just got them back and my bio score is horrible.</p>
<p>Math IIC- 800
Math I- 760
Bio M- 620???? </p>
<p>BUT, I got a 4 on the AP last year, and I somehow decided to wing the bio subject test which was not a smart idea. ....</p>
<p>SAT II scores are not required, though I seem to remember that if you send the SAT I, the SAT II's follow. </p>
<p>Libby once said on that big thread that an admit/deny decision has never hinged upon an SAT/ACT score. If that's the case, it doesn't matter what you score.</p>
<p>I also wouldn't consider a 620 low, but I guess that's another story.</p>
<p>"I just got them back and my bio score is horrible."</p>
<p>No, your glass is half-full: your math scores are excellent. Your bio score is not fabulous - but I don't think it will hurt you, either.</p>
<p>Chicago is serious about looking at the application as a whole. One non-required number that you are not happy with is, honestly, not worth fretting about. Concentrate on the elements that you have control over: essays, midyear grades, and the application itself.</p>
<p>Libby posted on the Uncommon Blog that they don't even see SAT II scores. I don't know exactly what she meant by that but it really seemed like she meant they just don't look at them or even get them.</p>
<p><em>shrug</em> I sent mine because I just took the SAT IIs, so it was free for me, otherwise I would've had to pay $8.50. UChicago most definitely does not require the SAT II scores though, it says that in the application.</p>
<p>Thanks guys, I just read what Libby posted and I'm a little less worried. </p>
<p>speaking of midyear grades, if I'm applying EA, do I need to send my 1st quarter grades? if not, Can I ? (they're a huge improvement from the end of junior year).</p>
<p>Yea I'm interested in that last question CNI asked as well. I've got like a 4.2 this semester so I think that would really help.</p>
<p>CNI and hyakku, do you read the Uncommon App blog? If so, maybe you noticed this note:</p>
<p>"6. We will look at EVERYTHING. We don't throw anything out! So, send it! If you want us to see it, send it! No need to ask first!"</p>
<p>If not, it's recommended reading. (And no, those grades are not required.)</p>
<p>Good luck to you both.</p>
<p>It's possible that your 1st quarter grades may appear on your HS transcript - check with your guidance office.</p>