<p>@silverturtle</p>
<p>I meant that an 800 in Math 2 <em>could</em> mean your raw score was in the 99th percentile, but a 780 <em>can’t</em> mean that.</p>
<p>Also, I meant that colleges do not see the percentile of your personal raw score.</p>
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<p>I see. You are correct in that sense, though admissions officers will not assume that everyone who scored 800 missed nothing.</p>
<p>Erm… isn’t this kind of obvious? Math II is higher level and the perfect score… how many of you would trade an 800 in Math II for a lower score on a lower level exam??</p>
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<p>No, I don’t think that it’s that obvious. Math Level 1 is arguably more difficult and irrefutably has the less forgiving curve.</p>
<p>Wow, these are some interesting views on Math Level 1…now I understand why MIT admissions says they have no preference whether you send Math Level 1 or Level 2.</p>
<p>My friend took both the Math 1 and Math 2 during the June testing. She came out of the testing room, saying Math 1 was SO much harder. As she predicted, she did remarkably better on Math 2.</p>
<p>She said Math 2 does cover more information, but Math 1 is similar to the tricky, SAT type questions. “With Math 2 either you know it or you don’t…Math 1 you can know all the material yet still do poorly”- quoted from my friend.</p>
<p>^ Yes, I have heard that from many people as well.</p>
<p>If it means anything,</p>
<p>Took Math I and Math II in June</p>
<p>Math I - 760 (-2)
Math II - 800 (probably -1 but at most -2)</p>
<p>MIT doesnt even accept the math I, so i’d say the IIC.</p>
<p>^ Incorrect: MIT does take Math Level 1. (Also, the test is no longer called IIC.)</p>
<p>Someone told me MIT requires the Math Level II and 1 science…</p>
<p>^ He or she is mistaken but close. MIT requires Math Level 1 or Math Level 2, plus a science score.</p>
<p>Regarding SAT II scores, is it better to have scores in a different subject than what you clearly excel at? What I mean is that if you did well in the National Chem Olympiad with a 5 and A+ in AP Chem, would it be unfavorable to use a SAT II chem score?</p>
<p>^ I’m not sure what you mean by “use,” but you should definitely exploit your ability and try to pull 800. Complementing that score with others in which your ability is not apparent otherwise is a good idea as well, though.</p>
<p>Well I do have an 800 chem score, but was wondering if this score shouldn’t be sent if I can get a good score in another subject.</p>
<p>^ There is no reason to not send it; there is no limit to how many scores can be sent.</p>
<p>Boy, I got problems making myself clear. I only have 2 subject test scores (the other being math), so would it be better to take another to show that I’m not only good at Chem? Or does this not matter in admissions?</p>
<p>^ Additional good scores would be beneficial, if that is what you are asking. In any case, you should send the two scores that you already have.</p>
<p>Some top colleges prefer Math II, so I think that it depends on the college you are applying to. For example, Stanford prefers Math II, while CalTech requires it. Here is from Stanford website</p>
<p>[FAQ</a> : Stanford University](<a href=“Page Not Found : Stanford University”>Page Not Found : Stanford University)</p>
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<p>We recommend (but do not require) that you submit official results of at least two SAT Subject Tests, as these additional scores often assist us in our evaluation process. You are welcome to submit any and all SAT Subject Tests you have completed. We do not have a preference for the specific SAT Subject Tests you elect to take. However, if you elect to take a math test, we do prefer to see the Math Level 2 test if you feel that your math background has adequately prepared you for this test.</p>