Should I retake my Bio SAT II?

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<p>Should I retake my Bio SAT II? I got a 690 in 9th grade after honors bio. I'm not going to take AP Biology until 12th grade. I was planning on self studying SAT II bio for December.</p>

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<p>You should :]
I self studied mine.</p>

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<p>thanks for the advice anhtimmy. I guess I will self study it. Would using a Princeton review study guide from 2005-2006 be okay for the exam? I'll also be using Sparknotes online study guide and their tests.</p>

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<p>How many others do you plan to take? If you are taking two more, I would focus on studying for them and not worrying about the 690. The date will be shown with it. A freshman year 690 is good. It will not hurt you.</p>

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<p>I already took Chemistry SAT II, got a 780 sophomore year. I plan on taking Math II this year in June. I guess I won't take it again than if a 690 will not hurt me. Thanks for the advice MidwestMom.</p>

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<p>I have heard a rule of thumb that a score in the 600's neither helps you nor hurts you. I am not 100% sure this rule is true if we were talking about a 610 but this must certainly be true for a 690 - it won't hurt you.</p>

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<p>What sorts of schools are you looking at?</p>

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<p>I would definitely retake it. A 690 is really good for a freshman but colleges won't make to big of a deal if you got a 690 when you were 14 years old. They would rather see a higher score even if your older.</p>

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<p>I used Barrons and PR. I forgot which edition because I already sold them :[ I think it was the newest edition.
I also used Sparknotes, but only for their free tests. :P</p>

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<p>690 is pretty good for no AP bio</p>

<p>yea id say just self study and you can easily get an 800</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice guys.</p>

<p>@teenage_cliche - I'm looking into SUNY Stony Brook, Brooklyn College BA/MD, Temple BA/MD, SUNY Buffalo, SUNY Binghamton, Drexel BA/MD, Johns Hopkins, University of Delaware.</p>

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<p>don't do it.
i took bio freshman year too and got about the same grade as you. try chem or physics or something else instead. i dont' think subject tests are worth retaking.</p>

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<p>I already took chem and I did well, 780. I guess I will not retake it. Thanks for all the great advice.</p>

<p>Question: How do I close a thread? Sorry for sounding like a noob but I'm new to College Confidential. Thanks</p>

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<p>then DEFINITELY don't retake it!</p>

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<p>^^You don't...they just fade into oblivion when people stop posting.</p>

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<p>Question: Would a 2005-2006 Princeton Review book and Sparknotes be good enough for SAT II Biology? Thanks</p>

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<p>Probably. The content doesn't really change.</p>

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<p>yes..........</p>