Sub 700 Math SAT II - Advice?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>Hey all.</p>

<p>I received my SAT II results yesterday and was quite surprised. I went in expecting near 800 for Math level II but came out with a 690. My chem test I was happy with and got a 780.</p>

<p>The math score is really quite bad by MIT standards and while I was taking it I felt like my brain was dead. It was one of those days. Anyways, I can't afford a retake (~$40) and my school is all out of fee waivers (I snagged the last one to take these tests).</p>

<p>For comparison, my Math SAT I test score was 790. I know MIT doesn't disqualify you based on test scores but I can't help but feel like it will really hurt me if I send in this score.</p>

<p>Should I scrounge together the cash for a retake or just send it in?</p>

<p>Thanks a bunch.</p>

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<p>Send in the Math I. What’s wrong with that?</p>

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<p>You have to send them both in! Math Level II is a required subject test.</p>

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<p>You can send either Math Level I or Math Level II. MIT has no preference.
See [Tests</a> & Scores | MIT Admissions](<a href=“http://mitadmissions.org/apply/freshman/tests]Tests”>Tests & scores | MIT Admissions)</p>

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<p>Guys OP isn’t saying he took math 1 and 2, he’s saying that his math section on the SAT 1 was a 790, he only took math level 2 subject test not math 1.</p>

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<p>Yeah, that’s what I meant, sorry for the confusion.</p>

<p>Still need some advice though.</p>

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<p>It may behoove you to re-take it, but you certainly will not be rejected because of that score. If you have other things that show any strength in math (i.e. 4 or 5 on AP Calc exam, your 790 on SAT I math, etc.), then you are probably fine.</p>

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<p>Don’t worry and send it in. I got into MIT with a 660 Math II (now by best score is a 770 for RD round if I choose to apply then)</p>

<p>One score will not hold you back.</p>