<p>Ok, so I took SAT I and got a 2260 superscore (2210 highest in one sitting). I know that’s not super great or anything but I at least got a 750 on the Math Section.
I’m not all too bad at math either.
But, when I took the SAT II Math exam, I got a 710 (first time). I did use the Barron’s book, which I remember was extremely difficult and so I slacked a bit in the end on the review. I still feel like I studied okay, and being an adequate math student in general, I feel like I should have gotten 750 or 750+? I also skipped like 10 questions cause of the time.
I’m retaking again in the fall, but honestly I’m so dejected about my score and I really don’t know how I can improve. I’ve already gotten the Dr.Chung’s SAT math 2 book as well as PR’s.
What could be the problem??</p>
<p>Sorry to break it to you, but SAT Math is MUCH easier than Math II, in terms of course concepts that you need to know. In other words, SAT Math: 750 does not equal Math II: 750. Also, most top tier schools don’t allow score choice, so I don’t know why you have a superscore…</p>
<p>Actually, I don’t know what schools you’re looking at but I know for sure that UPenn superscores as in they pay attention to only your highest scores for each section. I visited it this summer and had the admissions officers personally tell me. Go research if you like:)
Also, Cornell does the same in that yes, do you send in all your scores but score choice it for you.</p>
<p>If you skipped 10 questions, that would make you 750-760 if get all the answered question right. Considering you got 750 in SAT1 Math, it is likely that you missed 2-3 question in the rest of Math2. So the score of 710 in Math2 is total expected and reasonable. You need to do more timed practice tests and try not to skip any questions.</p>
<p>@jmoney, Cornell and UPenn definitely superscore. Sorry, what I meant was that regardless of your superscore, admissions from both schools require that you send in ALL of your scores. In essence, this means that they DON’T necessarily just pay attention to your highest scores. They want to see things like how many times you’ve taken it and if you’ve improved each sitting. In fact, the Ivy League schools were opposed to College Board’s implementation of score choice</p>
<p>There’s harder concepts on the SAT II math test, but overall it’s easier to get a higher score on it than the SAT math section. The grading cutoffs are more lenient; for example, you can miss a couple of questions and still get an 800 on the subject test but you can’t miss anything if you want an 800 on the SAT math. </p>
<p>It looks like you need to work faster (by doing more practice problems). Skipping 10 questions isn’t good.</p>
<p>The Barron’s book is super tough, so don’t be discouraged. I got 710-730 on all the practice tests and a 780 on the real thing. However, Math II math is much harder so go through the whole Barron’s book to review. Also, what math courses have you taken in school? If you have taken and done well in precalc that should help.</p>
<p>Definitely pace yourself much faster. You should have more than enough time to answer all the questions if you have a solid math skill.</p>
<p>Do u even need to ask this? Obviously theres a reason its called math II. Its obviously harder, especially compared to SAT II</p>
<p>guys, guys, i OBVIOUSLY know the SAT II Math is harder…but its the CURVE. On SAT I the questions are easy, but if you misread or rush or make careless mistakes, a few down is quite alot of points in the end. but for the SAT II Math, you can get 5 wrong and still get an 800, or so it’s been said. I’m not saying I’m a genius, but I’m saying that I’ve never been in only the 70% of anything (that’s what a 710 is ) and I feel like I should be at least more CAPABLE to beat the curve. I’m not asking for an easy 800.
and yes, to Yoloswag2014, I know that all of them are sent, and I’m fine with that.
I never planned to not send them all anyway.
And if it helps anyone, I’ve taken precalc sophomore year, ap calc junior year, and will be in apcalc2 this senior year. I’m not a terrible math student, which my score otherwise suggests.</p>
<p>Lol. It’s the complete opposite for me. I got a 780 on the Math II subject test, but a 740 on the math portion of the SAT I. Maybe I just need to take the SAT I again…</p>
<p>@jmoney, I took AP Calc last year also. Maybe it would help you if you reviewed the Algebra II concepts like matrices, probability, and ellipses and such, because after taking calc that stuff isn’t as fresh in your mind</p>
<p>Math 2 sorry if i didnt specify</p>