Retaking SAT or subject tests?

pcameo08
Sat, 22 Dec 2012 11:12:47 +0000

Hi, I got a bit of a late start on my standardized testing.

In June of my junior year, I took the SAT for the first time and got a 2030,
M:670
W:670
CR: 690

took it again in October of this year with a 102 degree fever and nausea and got a 2010 (I didn’t prep for either test).
M: 680
W: 660
CR: 670

So my super score is a 2040. I was planning on taking the SAT for one last time in January with studying to shoot for a 2150+, however, I got my subject test scores back a few days ago and they weren’t very good (again, didn’t study).

Physics: 600
Math II: 670

Which test is more heavily weighted? Should I retake the subject tests or the reasoning test in January? Will my low physics score hurt me significantly?

For some perspective, I’m an African American female planning to major in computer science and my top choices are Brown, Johns Hopkins, and Columbia. So, subject tests are required in both a math and a science in order for me to apply.

Thanks to anyone who can help!