If I have a low Math score form the SAT test can I replace that score with the SAT subject test score?
No. The two are treated separately. Majority of colleges do not even consider subject tests for admission. Those that require, recommend, or consider them if sent, still rely on the scores in the SAT test and use the subject tests as additonal information to evaluate your application, not as information that replaces the SAT test section.
There are a few exceptions. NYU is one. You can meet its test requirement by submitting either SAT (or ACT) or, alternatively, three SAT subject tests. If you submit both an SAT and the alternative three subject tests, it will use the subject tests to determine admission and not the SAT if it believes your subject tests are better for you than the SAT.
Can someone help me as I am a little concerned? My daughter submitted her applications. On the common application, she self-reported her SAT subject tests which were low (650 range on 2 of them) and her SAT which was lower than her ACT which was very good at 30. She formally requested her scores from ACT, but not the SAT and subject tests from the College Board. Her grades are high (4.25 out of 4.3). She appears to be borderline student at some of her school choices. None of the schools require the SAT subject tests, but say they will “consider” them if reported. Did she hurt her chances at the better schools by even self-reporting these subject tests and her SAT?
@BigJ4321 I do not think it hurts your daughter’s chances in the slightest. The universe of students with SAT subject test scores is much smaller than with SAT scores since only certain more selective institutions require them, therefore its natural that there’s more competition, the percentiles will be harder to achieve, and the scores are naturally going to be somewhat lower. I think the colleges view them as an affirmation of some ability and also indication of the student going the extra mile. I wouldn’t worry about it at all.
Those colleges that “consider” but do not require or recommend subject tests, typically consider them only if they help you. Moreover, for a number of those your “650 range” is actually good. As to submitting both ACT and SAT scores, colleges will use the one they believe is better for you to determine admission.
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