<p>I know two SAT II tests are required in order to apply for BU. My question, how important are these scores during the admission process? If you get a score in the 500s or 600s, but everything else looks fine, will this severely affect your chances?
Just curious.
Thanks.</p>
<p>It's really hard...considering none of us are in that room when they're making decisions. I got the impression that SAT IIs matter a decent amount. </p>
<p>Definitely try to boost those scores by retaking the tests. Otherwise, you can just take the ACT and not submit SAT IIs all together. </p>
<p>But, I don't think two bad SAT IIs will kill your app...but, if the other stuff isn't okay, it might hurt.</p>
<p>You don't even have to submit SAT IIs as long as you take the ACT with writing (which is generally much easier).</p>
<p>The only exception is if you are applying for an accelerated program.</p>
<p>Source:
Boston</a> University Admissions - Requirements and Standards</p>
<p>i'm not really sure how much it matters. i submitted 3 subject test scores and the ACT with writing. i got a 580 on one, a 620 on another, and a 680 on the last one and i got accepted so i really have no clue how it factors into their decision. it may be just something they look at and take into account, but i doubt it makes a significant difference on whether or not they accept you.</p>
<p>I got a 600 on the U.S. History test and it didn't seem to hurt.</p>
<p>Oh, I'd love to substitute SAT Subject Tests with ACT with writing! The only problem is, I already registered and I don't want to cancel.. So I guess I'd just go, take the tests and hope for the best..
Thanks for all your responses!</p>
<p>Just curious, what tests are you taking, and which school do you want to get in?</p>
<p>My friend got both subject tests in the mid- to low-600s and got in. Don't worry too much about it.</p>
<p>i dont wanna say 'dont worry' cuz i might've just gotten lucky, cuz my gpa is only slightly above the average entering gpa (3.8 weighted), and my essays were probably the best part of my app.
but i got:</p>
<p>cr - 550
m - 650
w - 580</p>
<p>and to top it off
math IIC - 590
french - 530</p>
<p>and i got into the business program =D
i also sent my shi-tty ACT score of 25 in.
oh btw im an international student.</p>
<p>I had 700s on my normal SAT and got a 540 on the Spanish SAT II with two 600s as well in Math IIC and US History and still got accepted.</p>
<p>yeah i had
560 physics
630 math ii
680 math i
and i still got in</p>
<p>i got a 550 in spanish with listening (710 math I and 700 lit) and i still got in with a pretty big scholarship. i wouldnt worry too much.</p>
<p>Then I'll just go ahead and take SAT Math II and US Hist this saturday and get it over with. If I feel like I screwed both of them up, I'll cancel my scores. :D</p>
<p>if you're not going into anything heavily math related, i suggest you just take Math IC cuz your scores will look more appealing.</p>