SAT's vs. SAT II's

Applying to College
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<p>I was wondering how this will affect my admissions...</p>

<p>My actual SAT score is fairly good (2270) and I took 3 SAT II's. The first was Lit (760); then US Hist (740) and here's my problem:</p>

<p>Chemistry (570)</p>

<p>Considering that I am applying as either to either Humanities or Social Sciences programs, will this last score significantly bring down my other scores? Or, since it is the third SAT II and most colleges only recommend 2, will they not look at it that much?</p>

<p>Thanks to all who respond :)</p>

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<p>Most colleges only require two, so your 570 won't matter.</p>

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<p>Really SAT IIs are not really that important - schools try to take into account from what school you're coming from and the kind of preparation they give for SAT IIs. Beside, if you have a big ol' hook, then that score won't do anything to you.</p>

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<p>Unless you're applying to the greater Ivies (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, etc.) you only need two SAT IIs. Even then only the schools of Ivy caliber or just below ask for SAT IIs at all. The colleges asking for only two SAT IIs will completely disregard your lowest score, so don't worry!</p>