Should I retake subject tests or retake SAT Reasoning next June?

Test Preparation
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<p>Hi friends-</p>

<p>I just looked at my subject test scores from my May sitting. I got a 750 on SAT Physics and a 710 on SAT Spanish. I've consistently placed in the 99th percentile for the National Spanish Exam for the past four years, so I don't think my 710 truly reflects my abilities. I want to do something related to science and math, so I've worked really hard in my physics class this year. Thus, I also don't believe a 750 accurately reflects my physics capabilities. Last year, I got a 750 on Ecological Biology, which I was content with because my teacher was veritably crazy and took my class on unauthorized field trips during school hours. </p>

<p>Are my scores "send-able"? I actually enjoy taking subject tests, so I am seriously considering retaking them to boost my SAT Physics score (I think I'm going to bag Spanish) and to try out Math II. I would do this all in June.</p>

<p>At the same time, I need to retake my SAT Reasoning. Both times that I've taken the test I've scored a 2120 (2170 superscore). I got a 680 CR, 710 M, and 780 W. I don't have much time to seriously study for the SAT Reasoning until the end of the academic year, and I haven't done any work for it since last March. Should I just wait until next October, the fall of my senior year, for a retake?</p>

<p>Would it be more worthwhile for me to retake subject tests or the SAT I?</p>

<p>Thanks for your help.</p>

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<p>retake SAT reasoning if you feel you can improve it</p>

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<p>Which colleges are you applying to? Some colleges hardly care about subject tests. </p>

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<p>Many STEM schools/majors ask for Math 2; get the college board subject test review book, and study….try that and SAT subject physics. Over the summer take an SAT prep course and retake SAT reasoning in the fall.</p>

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<p>An SAT prep course is a waste of time for someone with a 2120.
What schools are you targeting. 2120 is fine for most except ivy.
Again, what schools are you targeting to take subject tests.</p>

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<p>The only thing I would consider for you is taking Math 2. You don’t need to retake any of your scores.</p>

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<p>Thanks guys! I ended up taking Math 2 and Physics in June. </p>