URGENT:at what point should i NOT take the math I

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<p>(just realized this thread was separate from main SAT’s…)</p>

<p>im planning on taking it saturday, and took my first practice test and scored around 560, which i think is a bad reflection of how well i can do(late, brain shutting off, long day). With studying throughout the week/being rested i think i can score 650 easy, maybe higher with a bit of studying.</p>

<p>My top two choices are BC/Villanova (both of which use sat II’s for placement). is 650 not good enough (should i just not take it at all)? at what point should i consider not taking the test (score wise)?</p>

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<p>My s is in the same situation. He is signed up for the sat 2’s Saturday. The schools he is applying to do not require them, but two recommend them. He got a 730 in the math section of the regular sat. When he did the practice tests for the math 1 and 2 he got in the 600’s. So I’m thinking its not worth him to take it if he doesn’t get in the 700’s. Any feelings on this?</p>

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<p>First off, practice tests are generally harder than the real thing. Secondly, some schools require that you submit SAT IIs. Not fulfilling the requirements is worse than getting a moderately low score.</p>

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<p>If you’re signed up, paid up, and studied up, take the test.</p>

<p>Otherwise, you’ll never know.</p>

<p>Backing out of a challenge for fear of “messing up” is one of the major obstacles to success.</p>

<p>Go for it. even a score in the 600’s is fine for many colleges.</p>

<p>CC is not the best place to get perspective on scores.</p>

<p>You should only consider not taking the test at this point if you’ve decided you don’t want to accomplish much in your life.</p>

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<p>i’ve decided not to take it, all the colleges im looking at take sat II’s for placement, and i already have a 600 for bio/world history, and am expecting a 700 for american history. i feel like the math would hurt more than help.</p>