What Would You Retake?

terry8846 · 07-01-2009, 10:15 AM

I got:

740 Chem
730 Math II
640 Latin

I'm definitely retaking Latin -- but what would you do for Chem and MathII?

Thanks for your help!

nk9230 · 07-01-2009, 11:07 AM

If I had those scores for Chem and Math II, I would be happy.
For me, I have no hope in doing better in the Chem, I havent taken it in 2 years.
The Math II I am definitely retaking.

isobell · 07-02-2009, 07:04 AM

it really depends on which schools you are applying to and how strong is the rest of your application.
but i would say that for top notch schools, anything below 750 will hurt u

terry8846 · 07-02-2009, 03:49 PM

Hmm... I guess now the question is when I'm going to be retaking them. I mean, I'd love to apply to HYPSM but...

nk9230 · 07-02-2009, 04:50 PM

I think you would be fine, as long as its 700+. Remember there is a whole other side to an application other than SAT scores.

anonymous550 · 07-04-2009, 12:04 AM

Why would you retake them? Those are GREAT scores! God, some people on here are insane

teenage_cliche · 07-05-2009, 02:46 PM

730 on a test where most people score 750+ may not demolish your chances at a very selective school, but that grade won't help you. If you're applying to very selective schools I'd suggest retaking Math II or studying for another subject test.

cjgone · 07-05-2009, 03:02 PM

You have decent scores. Your Math II can be improved if you don't feel completely satisfied by practicing more. Note, that anything above a 710+ on the Math II is good.

whitesox24 · 07-05-2009, 05:16 PM

I think that you are fine with Chemistry and Math II, although I might consider retaking those if you are applying to schools like MIT and Caltech.

jamesford · 07-05-2009, 06:10 PM

Leave chem be, retake math.