<p>I recently got my scores back for the May SAT. Having gotten a 1990 on my first SAT, I was quite content with my 2160 (660 reading, 710 math, 790 writing). However, do know that for places like Duke and Notre Dame (which I am also looking into), a 2200+ is the sweet spot. </p>
<p>I am not going to take the SAT I again, so I was wondering if an 800 SAT math subject test score would make up for the 710 on my SAT I. I am also quite confident I can get 750+ on chemistry, as I take IB Higher level chemistry, which in my opinion makes the SAT II syllabus look quite easy. And what can I do about that reading score? Is SAT lit the only way?</p>
<p>Your application to Duke (and, I would presume, to Notre Dame, as well) will be holistically evaluated. Therefore, a precise, quantitative solution simply does not apply to your question. There is no straightforward, unambiguous methodology that mandates an 800 subject test score will (or will not) compensate for a 710 mathematics SAT I assessment.</p>
<p>However, the Admissions Officer who comprehensively reads your full application materials is virtually certain to note this dichotomy and to present it to the Committee. What that implies for your individual acceptance probability cannot be accurately calculated (for example, what is the strength of the aggregate 2019 applicant pool, what else do you potentially bring to the class and to the university that is particularly valued, and much more). I understand why you are seeking an authoritative answer to this dilemma; however, unfortunately, one does not exist. </p>