SAT II Biology Score

[Shelly in VA]

Dd got a 660 on the SAT Biology M, which translates to the 52nd percentile. I know the thinking that this is a small group taking the test (as opposed to the larger pool of all college bound students who take the SAT and/or ACT), so I know this isn't a BAD score, but is it a decent score? From what I have found online, a 700 or above is a top-tier score, but I can't get a good feel for whether or not this score is average or slightly above/below average. Should I just have her submit it to colleges on a case-by-case basis depending on the posted scores at each school, or does it serve its purpose in validating that yes, she does have a grasp of biology, and submit it everywhere?

 

This is child 1 of 4 hitting the college prep side of things, and I am seriously panicked over all of it. I know I shouldn't be, and I know I should just breathe, and I know it will all work out, and I know I haven't ruined my children's college options, yada, yada, yada... But I'm still stressed out!!

 

Thanks!

[Kareni]

A score above 700 would be wonderful; however, I feel that a score of 660 is quite respectable. I would definitely have your daughter include it on all of her college applications.

 

Regards,

Kareni

[KAR120C]

600s are "good scores" and 700s are "great scores". It's obviously not that simple (different tests, different schools, etc.), but I would definitely include a 660 on her applications.

[Shelly in VA]

Thank you both! Just the kind of input I was looking for; I appreciate it.

 

Now, back to the world of chemistry and The Odyssey for awhile, before the next round of testing sets in. ;)