<p>I took 3 SAT II's October 14: Bio M, U.S History, and MATH IIC.
I'm expecting good scores in history and math, but a not-so-good score in Bio. Would 680-700 in Bio hurt me a lot if math and history are close to 800?</p>
<p>I applied to Harvard EA, by the way.</p>
<p>Being nervous will hurt your chances more. I really mean that, and I am trying to write this with a compassionate tone. Last year, there was a Harvard EA applicant (many readers of this forum will know who I mean) who posted over and over and over with questions about his chances. I told him a couple times that I thought that his sheer nervousness was more likely to wreck his chances than his scores, or his socioeconomic background, or anything else about him. He was deferred from the early round to Harvard, which meant we all saw months more of his posts, and he eventually got into a GREAT college, but not into Harvard. </p>
<p>One chances thread is enough. Take the time to fill out your application as best you can, take the tests you need to take, and then relax. Enjoy your high school experiences and filling out your other applications and enjoy knowing that you will get into some good college somewhere--just like the guy last year who looked so worried in all his posts here.</p>
<p>Being nervous is something I can't help until I get my decision. My application is all filled out and sent; I am working on other applications now. I appreciate your concern, but I'd still rather have some of these questions answered. Although I hope I can get into Harvard, I am being realistic at the same time - I am applying to many other schools. My nervousness probably won't go away, but it certainly isn't getting in my way, nor is it at all reflected in any of my applications. Asking these questions isn't a daily hobby for me; I ask them whenever they stay on my mind for a while.</p>
<p>In Harvard's admissions history, students that have been admitted have consistently had extremely high scores. However, there also have been many, many students who have been admitted with scores under 700. If Harvard wants to admit you, a 680 on Bio will not rescind your admissions offer; the decision is a lot more complicated than SAT scores.</p>