Which SAT do I take?

Test Preparation
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<p>Hi Guys. Can I just say first of all, that this website is amazing. I want to personally thank many of you for your input on various threads on this website. They have been very useful in the whole college process. Anyway, I have a question. Right now, my SAT superscore is a 2120 (690 CR, 740 M, 690 W) and max one sitting is a 2110. My subject test scores are as follows: 700 Math I, 750 Physics. I plan to retake the SAT's in December since this is basically the last date before Regular Decision deadlines. So my question to all of you is this. Which, in your opinion, do I retake? The subject tests (I plan to test on Math I and Math II) or the just the normal SAT? Which score would I be better off trying to improve? Thanks in advance for your advice guys. Really appreciate it.</p>

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<p>It depends on what schools you’re applying to- if they require SAT subject tests, then I highly recommend retaking the subject tests. You should also take SAT Math 2 b/c most colleges that require subject tests require math level 2, not 1. </p>

<p>However, if you are applying to a school that doesn’t require it- perhaps a state school- then you should focus your attention to studying for the SAT I. Hope this helps!</p>

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<p>I think most schools take January test scores as well for regular. If you’re applying to highly competitive schools, then I think you should retake the SAT in December and then your subject tests if you’re up for it. If you’re applying to competitive schools that DON’t require subject tests, then just do the SAT.</p>

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<p>agreed with @cheerioswithmilk. I know UCs do not take applications after December. It also depends on what major and/or school you are planning on applying to…</p>

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<p>My TOP choice college is MIT. It requires two subject tests. I plan to major in Mechanical Engineering.</p>

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<p>Any updated advice based on this new info?</p>

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<p>For MIT, I suggest retaking a math subject test. MIT requires either Math I or II, so you can take either subject test. Math II is known for having a more forgiving curve, but IMO percentile is more indicative of ability than the 200-800 score.</p>