Uh Oh. Math I Confusion ;-)

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<p>Hey, I haven't posted on this site in years, its good to be back.</p>

<p>Anyways, I'm going into junior year and in June I took the Math I test. I took practice tests before and got 750+ on almost all of them, even in Barron's.</p>

<p>I thought I had this test, and when I took the real test, I couldn't believe how easy it was. It was two times easier than Barron's.</p>

<p>I left like 2 blank, but as for the rest of them, I was pretty sure that I got ONE WRONG AT MOST. I could easily say I got over a 750. </p>

<p>I know the curve is horrible for Math I, but I open up CB a few days back and when I see my 620, I fall off my chair. How could I do so well on hard practice tests and totally mess up on this one (I mean I know the grade is above average but its not enough for the better end schools).</p>

<p>So what I ask is:</p>

<p>1) Is there a slight CHANCE (I know it sound ridiculous) , that my test was graded incorrectly, a problem with my pencil? haha. </p>

<p>If so, do you guys think CB would do something about it if I called?</p>

<p>2) Okay, lets say it wasnt a mistake and I was just being cocky during the test day and made stupid mistake:</p>

<p>If I retake the test in a few months, and hopefully do better, would it slightly/entirely cover up my 620? Do colleges show some mercy? lol.</p>

<p>3) I checked out the stickied thread and it said that college generally look at the Math I and Math II as the same test. So I heard the Math II has a very good curve, and its more about knowing your stuff then not making careless mistakes, which is my specialty xD. :</p>

<p>So if I took Math II later on, and did well on it, would it slightly/entirely cover up my 620 on Math I?</p>

<p>Thank you CC.</p>

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<p>It could really be that you simply answered twelve questions incorrectly.
But, if you're really that sure, as I was, then perhaps you ought to challenge your score. Though, I bet the CB gets plenty of these sorts of calls and is unlikely to take you seriously.</p>

<p>It took me three tries to do well on the Math I exam. Don't worry about it. Keep shooting for that good score.</p>

<p>Even if you do manage to score 800 on the Math II, the discrepancy is rather large... you should retake the Math I exam anyway, since preliminary application readers will have access to your entire testing history.</p>

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<p>Thanks, kwu.</p>

<p>Can I get some more opinions?</p>

<p>And is it true that people tend to get lower scores in June?</p>

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<p>Dude, same thing with me in maths 1. I was dead sure I did it correctly and just 1 or 2 left blank, and i got 730! :O
But next time around i got 800 on maths 2 :)</p>

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<p>Why don't you get your exam rescored??</p>

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<p>It's like a $50 charge. It's easier to just take it again and do better, given experience taking it already.</p>

<p>"If I retake the test in a few months, and hopefully do better, would it slightly/entirely cover up my 620?"</p>

<p>I'll let College Board field this one:</p>

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All available scores will be sent, including those from previous test administrations. You cannot send only your latest or highest SAT Reasoning Test scores, or separate scores for critical reading or mathematics or writing, or only SAT Reasoning Test or only SAT Subject Tests scores.

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<p>However, most colleges have you self-report, and ask you to only report your highest scores on the applications. They aren't really interested in discounting your scores just because you took the test again; they only care about your best scores.</p>

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<p>SpideyUltimate- hey, at least you got a 730 :) , I thought I got around there and couldn't believe the 620. And btw, on your college application, did you put just the 800 for Math II or both Math I and Math II?</p>

<p>Mohitth--- - How do I get that done?</p>

<p>arnoc- So basically if I retake this exam and get lets say, 730, although the 620 will be sent, most colleges won't even look at it?</p>

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<p>Well, I'm putting up all my scores.. For instance in physics earlier i got 720, and recently i got 770. So I'm putting up both. It won't hurt you, since if a college requires 2 SAT2 subject tests they'll only consider the top 2 scores you have, if 3 then top 3.</p>

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<p>of different subjects of course.</p>

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<p>i got a 700 on chem, im getting a rescore</p>

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<p>an 800 on Math II would definitely brighten up that section of your transcript; stop worrying and go for it! math II should be easier in terms of time, and if you study then you won't even have to answer all the questions and still be able to get an 800, it's designed that way</p>

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<p>See the new change in SAT reporting policy - effective for class of 2010: Score-choice will be in effect, meaning you will NOT have to even send your "low" Math IC score. You can simply take it again & if you do better, send only that new score, or take Math IIC & send that if it's good enough. There are other threads on this topic if you need more info & it is posted on the CB site as well I believe.</p>

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<p>Hey, thanks!</p>

<p>One of my friends told me this, but I didn't believe it.</p>

<p>Can you give me some links on CB or CC so I can find out more about it?</p>

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<p>I'm not 100% on this, but I think that the Score-Choice option will be available starting SAT tests administered in March of 2009. So, even though you are in the class of 2010, you took a test before it was offered. I'm not really sure, so someone please verify/correct my post.</p>

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<p>See this link for the College Board's explanation of the new scoring policy:</p>

<p>New</a> SAT Score-Reporting Policy</p>

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<p>I hate that new policy. WHY DIDN'T THEY MAKE IT WHEN I WAS A FRESHMAN!?</p>

<p>I would just take Math II, if you feel you can dominate it. Sure, it's curve is nicer, but it also shows you know more subject area.</p>

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<p>as long as its after 2005 march, the policy applies to all SAT's including SAT reasoning test AND the SAT II Test Subjects. :) *so thankful, lol</p>