<p>Question:</p>
<p>My region of the US emphasizes the ACT much more than it does either of the SATs. As I'm sure you all know, SAT IIs are required for most of the Ivys. Though I will be taking the SAT II again, I took it for the first time in November. I got in the 90s (%, not raw score) on two, but did dismally--and we're talking horrific--on German. Though I will have my three required tests in other subjects, will the admissions officers still seriously consider this low score?</p>
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<p>They take the top three and, unless you're planning on majoring in German, I'm pretty sure that they won't hold it against you.</p>
<p>As always the wishy-washy answer: it depends on the school.</p>
<p>Yes, I mostly agree with the poster who was saying that your 3 top scores will be looked at by the Ivy's for the purpose of AI calculations. However, we can't be so naive and say that admissions officers shut their eyes after the calculation is done. They will see the German score if it is reported. They will probably look at your grades in German to determine whether this score appears to make sense. If you took German but haven't studied it formally for years, or perhaps only took a year or two of the subject before taking the test which is really geared toward those with 3 to 4 solid years of study, then it is likely to be a minor blip.</p>
<p>You should treat any reported score, whether or not its a top 3 SAT II score, as an item to explain and/or put in context. This would also go for reported AP exam scores in the 2 or 3 range. If you have an explanation (illness, took exam without full academic preparation) you should offer it.</p>