Subject Test Score Question

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cornell University
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Ok, so I was wondering if I apply ED to Cornell how bad one REALLY REALLY bad subject test score would hurt me. I had to submit it because they require all scores. If my regular SATs are not fabulous but not low (in the middle for Cornell) and I got 710 on Math II and a 580 (CRIES) on Physics will they just throw my application away? My GPA and class rank are very strong (top 2%). My school is a good school with pretty strong curriculum/students and last year sent two kids to Cornell RD.

I don’t plan on studying physics obviously and I am going to take and submit Subject Test scores in November (that will hopefully arrive in time).

Is it over?

Thanks.

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I don’t think they require all SAT subject tests. They do require all SAT and ACT, but I believe you can use score choice for subject test.

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From their blog: "Does Cornell participate in Score Choice?

No, Cornell does not participate in Score Choice. When you send your SAT scores we ask that you send us all of your scores, including all Subject Test scores. When sending your ACT scores, send us all test dates. This allows our selection committee to review the scores that are most supportive to your application. It is to your advantage to send all scores!"

http://blogs.cornell.edu/admissions/2011/10/19/the-faqs-of-sats-and-acts/

I mean, I could have been dishonest, but I wouldn’t be able to live with myself and the guilt.