What's More Important to UCLA, SAT I or SAT IIs?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>Well, I just wanted some CC people's advice on my situation, because I do want to apply to UCLA. </p>

<p>I'm a senior now, and Dec is my last chance to take any SAT. Now, here's the dilemma.</p>

<p>I have an average SAT I score, Crit Reading at 740, Math at 710 and Writing at 680, giving me a 2130. This is my highest score, and was the third time I took SAT I. The first time, 2120, second 2090. So my scores have been staying consistent, not improving like colleges want. </p>

<p>On the other hand, I also have 3 subject tests, 780 Math IIC, 690 Lit and 580 Biology.</p>

<p>Now, the problem is this. Should I sign up for the subject tests, or for SAT I in Dec, given my situation? In particular, I'm worried that the 580 in Biology will negatively affect me, because....well, it's a 580. It was my sophomore year, and I definitely was not prepared. Should have canceled, but it's too late now. However, I've also heard that SAT I is more important, and I do think I can improve somewhat more than my previous tries. </p>

<p>SAT I, or SAT Subject tests? Thanks for any help you guys will provide....SAT registration deadline today XD</p>

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<p>They only care about 2 SATIIs, but I would take another SAT II, maybe Physics if you took that last year? I was admitted with a 2100 SAT I, but 800s on SATIIs (Math & Chem)</p>

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<p>SAT IIs are more important to UCLA. :rolleyes:</p>

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<p>umm.. you got over 2000's on your SAT's.. you're GOOD!! don't stress.. I didn't do all that well on my SAT II for bio either... IMO it all comes down to your essay.</p>

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<p>they're like the same. but id say SAT I are a bit more important...
but remember that they want well rounded people, not just 2400s
i know a bunch of people who had low SAT scores (like below 2000) and they still made it. so dont stress too much over SAT.</p>

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<p>SAT II's are those things that don't really look that great when you do well in them, but look really bad when you do crappy in them. Generally, a solid SAT I means more. </p>

<p>However, your score on the Reasoning is pretty good already, and it doesnt seem like you really improve much with retakes... so I'd go with a Subject Test. And dont worry about the 580 in Bio. They only look at your 2 highest tests and toss the rest.</p>