How bad is a bad SAT 2 Chem score for UC Berk?

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<p>I just got a 720 on the October SAT 2 Chem, which was like WAH cause that test seemed to be so easy. Apparently not? Plus I got a 750 on the Barron’s practice test, which makes me really annoyed cause that means I made a load of stupid mistakes.</p>

<p>Anyway. I am aiming for UCB’s engineering school and would like to know if I ought to retake? Also, I am Asian, which is a disadvantage. >>;</p>

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<p>asian is not a disadvantage for berkely, they don’t practice affirmitative action. No clue bout the sat chem though, am taking it this week.</p>

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<p>if anything asian is an advantage for berkely.</p>

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<p>Iunno, that’s what I heard, anyway. Cause there’s so many qualified Asian candidates and it’s hard to stand out unless you’ve like, engineered a spacecraft that can reach the speed of light or something.</p>

<p>Is being Asian an advantage? How so?</p>

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<p>46% Asian
29% White
it’s also 93% in state so it sucks if you don’t live in california</p>

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<p>Some UC schools like UCD and UCSD incorporate the SAT II scores in their formula for acceptance. Retake it, if you can score higher.</p>