<p>Does having an SAT II score help at all when trying to gain admittance to a college that doesn't require them?</p>
<p>We're trying to decide if my son should take a couple of them. He did very well in math on the SATs (760) so it seems like he should at least take the math ones, but maybe it's not necessary.</p>
<p>Thanks for your help.</p>
<p>Good SAT II scores can sometimes play into both admissions and financial aid decisions even at schools that don't require SAT IIs. I know that my daughter was offered significant merit aid at a couple of colleges she was accepted at in part because her three SAT IIs were in the mid-700 range.</p>
<p>Most colleges that do not require them don't use them for anything and taking and sending them is a useless activity. However, outside of the "required" colleges there are those who either recommend or will consider SAT IIs. Go here for a list of colleges that require, recommend or consider SAT IIs. If a college to which he intends to apply is on the list, then consider taking them: Compass:</a> Admissions Requirements Also note that, though not yet updated on the list, Univ of Mich has gone to considering SAT IIs.</p>