SAT vs SAT2

Applying to College
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<p>Hi,
I was wondering whether taking the SAT reasoning or the SAT2s would be more wise for me in January. I am a senior, so I only have one shot left!</p>

<p>I've already taken the SAT twice, and my power score is a 2250. I have a 800 on critical reading, 730 on math, and 720 on writing. However, my individual scores are both 2170, the first time around I got a 720 in reading, and the second time around I got a 650 in writing (don't know what happened). My 800 in reading came the second time around.</p>

<p>For SAT2s, I have a 730 in math2, a 720 in bioE, and a 710 in lit. </p>

<p>My top choices are Uchicago (obviously), MIT, Rice, Georgia tech, columbia, brown, dartmouth. I know that neither my SAT or SAT2s are quite up to par with these schools. I am confident that I can get my SAT to a 2300 with a bit of writing and math help, and at least a 750 in two subject tests. Which do you think would help me more when applying to competitive colleges?</p>

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<p>For UChicago at least, SAT2’s are not considered if they are not sent. UChicago does not look at the writing either so you have a 1530. The middle 50% was a 1440-1540 if that helps at all. Most schools will superscore so don’t worry about the individual scores.</p>

<p>I think subject tests will net you the most benefit. The SAT is hard to increase your score in if you’re at the range of a 2250 while subject tests are easier to improve in (from my experience). </p>

<p>If you’re very into UChicago, retaking the SAT will help you. Otherwise, I’d take the subject tests. Try to get the Math2 score higher since even an 800 is at the 87% percentile or something.</p>

<p>Good luck! If you have UChicago questions let me know!</p>