Unbalanced SAT scores

juniormints
Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:55:30 +0000

Having recently received my junior year PSAT scores, I must confess, I am a tad bit upset.

Critical Reading- 74 (projected range: 700-780)
Math- 52 (projected range: 480-560)

The discrepancy between the sections is alarming! I mean, my critical reading scores put me in the running for some truly excellent colleges/universities, but, the math section is a disaster! Sad, really. I suppose I should have expected it. I have never claimed to be numerically gifted Math is a struggle. Language is definitely my knack.

Does anyone have experience in college admissions with the lopsided test taker? I don’t want to settle for less competitive schools solely on the basis of the math section of a PSAT, but, would more competitive colleges even look past such an eyesore?

I know I will probably receive at least one “look into test optional schools” response, but, frankly, if I pull near a perfect score on the critical reading portion of the SAT, I would want it to be noted. Mid 500s for math, not so much.

I would be applying as a potential English/psychology/history/foreign language major, mostly to liberal arts colleges.

Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!