To what extent do colleges assess SAT subject test?

Applying to College
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<p>I understand that it helps to exempt from classes, but do colleges look at SAT subject tests to assess how intelligent you are (kinda like grades)? Or something along those lines?</p>

<p>For example, if my GPA is lacking, would having an 800 in MATH II, 700+ in U.S History, 700+ in Literature, 700+ in Chemistry, 700+ in Biology, and 700+ in Physics help compensate for that? Assuming I had a 2100+ SAT I?</p>

<p>I'm aiming for UVa.</p>

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<p>UVa does not require SAT IIs but recommends them. You should not assume they will overcome a bad GPA. But you can assume that if you are borderline before consideration of your SAT II scores that yours will help.</p>

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<p>Most schools like to make sure that your SAT 2s are about where they should be (680+), but good SAT 2s make a negligible difference…
BAD SAT 2s can hurt you though</p>