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Old 10-27-2012, 05:32 PM   #1
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Will one bad subject test ruin my app?

Got my subject test scores. did well in chem and math II, but poorly in literature... 610.. Will this completely ruin my SEAS app?
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Old 10-27-2012, 05:53 PM   #2
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Considering how SEAS applicants should mainly focus on science/math scores your comparatively bad literature score would not make as big of a difference. You should be fine as long as you demonstrate proficiency within the sciences and mathematics.
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Old 10-27-2012, 06:01 PM   #3
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thanks Frankw. I'm still considering just retaking it. Do you think it would be a good idea, even if my score only increases by a few points
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Old 10-27-2012, 06:42 PM   #4
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I think they only require 2 subject tests, so you should be fine with just Math and Chemistry.
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Old 10-27-2012, 06:50 PM   #5
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I believe they ask for all subject test scores. So even though I don't want to send it, I think I might have to. But I hope you're right, and they don't even look at Literature
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Old 10-31-2012, 09:12 AM   #6
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Not at all. I know people who have been accepted to Penn with subject scores in the 600s so you're good. Focus on your essays and short answers.
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Old 10-31-2012, 10:58 PM   #7
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I was worrying too. I don't think we should though. They only care about top 2!
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Old 11-01-2012, 12:31 AM   #8
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Of course not, i know plenty of people who get in with 600's. Subject test are factored in much less than grades + SAT scores.
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