<p>Well, I have done SAT 2 but because of time constraints, I only had a week to revise for them and ended up with fairly poor results. (600 Maths 2, 530 Physics) And due to being an international student, those are pretty much the only tests I could take. I did not take Chem or Bio at High School. I did take History but not the topics covered in World or US History. </p>
<p>I speak three languages, but none of them are tests in SAT 2. </p>
<p>The content on the A Level course is the same and in some cases exceeds that on SAT 2. Would universities view it as a substitute?</p>
<p>I was (am) in the same boat as you with regards to SAT IIs, difference tho, is that I had time to prepare for them so I could make up for it.</p>
<p>Frankly, I’m no pro when it comes to US universities or their admissions processes, but I think the answer to that depends on where you’re applying. If a uni requires the SAT IIs, then it requires them by hook or by crook, so you gotta submit the scores and ur A levels cannot substitute them.</p>
<p>However, can bad scores possibly be overlooked? Again, depends. If you’re ECs and A-level results are to die for, then why not? I’ve read a whole lot of fairy-tale stories on CC in which people with bad SAT scores still ‘somehow’ got in. I think that ‘somehow’ is an incredibly strong, compelling and well-rounded application =D</p>
<p>You need to check the websites of each of the places where you plan to apply. There you will find specific information about which exams are necessary, and which are acceptable substitutes. Each place sets its own policy about this. You really do have to investigate each of them independently. Sorry.</p>