How much would retaking the SAT II test benefit me?

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Hello all,

So I took the SAT II tests a couple months ago and received a 710 on Math 2 and a 590 on Bio. As expected of any sane student, I’m going to retake the bio test. My question is, would it benefit me if I retake the Math 2 test as well to aim for a high 700 or should I just focus on the Bio test in the meanwhile.

On a side note, I am also going to be retaking my ACT in hopes for a 34 as well; would tacking on Math 2 be too much on my schedule, or is the math score good for a school such as UC Davis (in which I really aspire to go to)?

Thanks to all who give feedback.

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SAT 2s are not required and adcoms may not see them but they also may help.

What is your UC GPA?

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My UC GPA is currently 4.18 (weighted), 3.88 unweighted

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I’d recommend just retaking both the SAT and ACT, not SAT 2s.

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UC Davis does not require SAT 2 subject tests but does state if submitted that they can only help you, not hurt you.

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@Happy2Help @Gumbymom would just retaking the ACT be fine? I know the various UCs and CSUs accept either.

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Students in my area seem to take both as many times as they can. Sure, I think taking just the ACT is fine.