Are these good SAT II scores?

Question

I took to ACT in 9th grade and got a 34.

SAT II scores:

Biology Ecology - 640

Mathematics Level 2 - 750

US History - 650

my brother says i should take at least one more in October when im a senior. which one do you think i should take?

Answer 1

The math one is pretty darn good. The others are average.

Answer 2

Well your ACT score is phenominal for a freshman. A 34 is in the 99th percentile of high school juniors, meaning that you probably were one of the top 10 or so freshman who took the test. In terms of your SAT II scores, the Ivy League looks for scores in the 750+ range as good, but will take anything in the 680-740 range. Looking at all your scores, Math II is alright (I also recieved a 750), but I think that with the curve it might not look as great. You can get 6 wrong on Math II and still pull an 800. Also, we are only in the 79th percentile for that subject. Therefore, I would sugghest retaking Math II, even though it is your highest score (I know I am). Secondly, E-Biology is not that great. Though your are above the average (589), your percentile is only in the 64th (percentiles are found on the back of the SAT Score Report). I would retake it and try for a 700+ and buy a test prep book to help study. Finally, US History. A 650 is not a great score, but I would sugghest not retaking it. It appears that by your score, it is not one of your best overall subjects. Also, you are coming off a junior year in US History. With the next SAT date 4 months away, you have 2 full summer months and 2 school months to forget everything. If you spend your summer reading a prep book (but lets be real, how fun is that?), then go for it. I improved from a 630 to 750 in US History using the Kaplan Prep Book for US History ($12 on Amazon). Still, unless you are going to do that, I would stop with History. With a high Math II score, I would sugghest taking Math I and cleaning up. I took Math I with Math II and scored higher on Math I by 10 points. Bottomline, I would retake Biology and Math II, drop US History, and take Math I. Anyway, good luck and have a good summer.

Answer 3

theyre okay

chemistry. i heard its not that bad