Should I submit my SAT Subject Scores in US History and Math II?

Test Preparation
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I just took my SAT Subject Tests in US History and Math 2 this morning and I am usually pretty good at estimating my grades/scores. I remember the questions I was not completely certain about and found out that I for sure missed 9 on the US History one, so far. I would estimate that I also missed an extra 5-10 questions, giving me a raw score of approximately 72/90. I believe the curve conversion gives me around 720-750. Do you guys think I should even send my US History score to colleges? I believe the percentile of students who get that score is quite large, so I’m quite iffy about sending it.

As for math, I guessed on 5 so I would assume I missed those. And then I would say I probably missed an extra 5-10, giving me 37/50 or a 740-750. Again, I know the percentile for these scores for Math 2 is quite large as well, so I’m not sure if I should send my scores at all!

I know I should probably wait until I receive my actual scores, but I am almost certain that I received these scores. So ultimately my question is just that if I did happen to score in the ranges of 700-750 on the Math 2 and US history subject tests, should I even submit the scores to colleges (like Ivy Leagues, UCS, or other top schools)? And should I retake them or focus on bettering my actual SAT/ACT scores?

If it matters, I am not interested in STEM majors.

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Subject test scores that start with a seven aren’t going to hurt you.

If you don’t have regular SAT or ACT scores you’re happy with, those are more important than the subject tests.

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I wouldn’t retake them either if you’re above 700 in non-stem. For stem, you’d have to retake math 2 if it was below 750. If you can, take one more non-stem in one of your stronger fields and figure out which two to send. But if you’re retaking the sat or act, that should be the focus as aroundhere said.

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Exactly. For many, many years, 700+ indicates a high level of knowledge.

The only exceptionis, as mentioned, the Math 2 because so many people get 800s, you want to try for 750. But again, if you are STEM, that’s more important.

AP scores, though often listed as “not required” and even “minimal” impact on applications, seem to help a lot more. Being eligible for a semester of AP credit at any college gets them very interested.