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demeter · 06-20-2005, 12:05 PM

No, I'm kidding. I really don't think that. HONESTLY. But I am a little disappointed, and I've got a problem.

I didn't do as well as I'd hoped on the chem SAT II. I got a 730, and I was hoping for a 750+. I've already got one science SAT II done - Bio M 780. My dad is adamant that I retake the chem SAT II (well, at least he was over the phone this morning). I am equally adamant that I should NOT take it again.

Studying for this test was an incredibly bitter experience. I hated it every step of the way, and every time I cracked open those two prep books I had to fight with my concentration to keep it on chem. I've heard that this particular test was harder than the rest, but I don't think I can do much better the second time around, even if the test is easier. I have trouble enough just finishing the test.

What can I say to convince the padre to allay his fears of my being rejected from HYPS if I don't retake the test?

How will this impact me if I choose to go the medical path?

And I'm not sure if this information will help, but I'm currently a sophomore. Haven't taken the SAT I's yet. Only took the bio SAT II last year as a freshman.

06-20-2005, 12:05 PM	#1
demeter Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 1,316	There goes my Ivy admission flying out the window... No, I'm kidding. I really don't think that. HONESTLY. But I am a little disappointed, and I've got a problem. I didn't do as well as I'd hoped on the chem SAT II. I got a 730, and I was hoping for a 750+. I've already got one science SAT II done - Bio M 780. My dad is adamant that I retake the chem SAT II (well, at least he was over the phone this morning). I am equally adamant that I should NOT take it again. Studying for this test was an incredibly bitter experience. I hated it every step of the way, and every time I cracked open those two prep books I had to fight with my concentration to keep it on chem. I've heard that this particular test was harder than the rest, but I don't think I can do much better the second time around, even if the test is easier. I have trouble enough just finishing the test. What can I say to convince the padre to allay his fears of my being rejected from HYPS if I don't retake the test? How will this impact me if I choose to go the medical path? And I'm not sure if this information will help, but I'm currently a sophomore. Haven't taken the SAT I's yet. Only took the bio SAT II last year as a freshman. Last edited by demeter; 06-20-2005 at 12:13 PM.
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