Would this be OK For Addition Comments?

Applying to College
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<p>So I would say I’m a relatively strong math student. For example, I’m enrolled in AP Physics, Finite/Discrete Math, and AP Calc AB this year. All three of these courses are very math intensive and I am doing relatively well in all of them. Furthermore, I haven’t received a grade less than an A in math since geometry freshman year.
HS Math:
9th:Geometry-B
10th:Alg2/Trig-A
11th:Pre-Cal-A
AP Stats-A
12th:AP Physics
AP Calc AB
Finite/Discrete Mathematics
Although I do well in classes, I managed to get a 670 on math IIc and a 27 on ACT math (30 composite). Would it be advisable for me to explain why I think these scores shouldn’t be looked upon as harshly due to my record of math intensive courses? This would go in the third section for prompt on the UC app.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I don’t think you should say that since they’ll already have that info because they’ll have your transcript and test scores. I don’t think it would be appropriate for you to tell the adcoms how to interpret the info.</p>

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<p>Unless you are applying to schools that require Math II (ie, MIT, Cal Tech) , I wouldn’t report it at all. A 670 is like the 50th percentile. Your grades make you look more math competent than your SAT II. If you’re a junior, I’d also try the SAT instead of the ACT or retake the ACT.</p>

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<p>I’m a senior. My only two SAT2s are math and bio :|</p>

<p>Do you guys think it will kill my shot if my ACT is a 30 and my GPA is relatively strong?</p>

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<p>Anyone else?</p>

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<p>crunch time…bump!</p>