SAT Subject Tests... Score choice?

MusicLeaf
Wed, 15 Jun 2016 04:21:19 +0000

I took 3 subject tests June 7: Math II, Physics, and Biology. Things were smooth sailing for math and physics, but let’s just say bio was less-than-stellar. (To be honest it was a blood-bath). I have a feeling I did REALLY poorly on biology. I went in with not enough experience in the subject, and I regret that for sure. Anyway, College Board’s score choice claims that I can send only the subject test scores I want to send, essentially hiding that ugly, ugly score. Given this information, I have a few questions:

1. Some schools say they require all scores be sent, yet College Board says colleges cannot opt out of score choice. How do colleges see you have held back a score? (Not that I would attempt to do this, just clarifying)

2. If I bombed that test, how would it affect my applications if I do have to send it? Will it make or break my application? (Especially considering subject tests are optional at many of the schools I plan on applying to)

3. Again, if I bombed that test, is it advisable to study up hard on biology (which is fine for me) and take that test again to prove myself? Or is there a better course of action?

Honestly I should’ve bailed on the subject tests while I was ahead. Or at least tried to guess every answer correct on the Korean test. If you can answer any of the questions or offer any insight, I appreciate it greatly.