What is the level of math in SAT reasoning test?

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The discussion revolves around the level of mathematics required for the SAT reasoning test, particularly from the perspective of a participant who has not studied math in high school due to their chosen subjects. The inquiry includes concerns about preparation and the necessity of math for college admission in a biology course.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses concern about their lack of high school math education and questions whether they can succeed in the SAT math section with extra classes.
  • Another participant suggests that there are ample resources available online, such as practice tests, to gauge preparedness for the SAT math section.
  • Some participants question the assertion that physics and economics courses do not involve any math, expressing surprise at this claim.
  • A participant emphasizes the importance of taking a practice test to assess readiness rather than relying on opinions from others.
  • There is a suggestion that if the participant has completed undergraduate studies, the SAT may not be relevant for them.
  • One participant notes that they are using a shared account, which may have led to confusion regarding previous posts.

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Participants do not reach a consensus on the necessity of math in the participant's chosen courses or the relevance of the SAT for someone who has completed undergraduate studies. Multiple viewpoints regarding preparation strategies and the importance of practice tests are present.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the sufficiency of math exposure from the participant's current courses for SAT preparation. There is also a lack of clarity regarding the relevance of SAT scores for those who have completed undergraduate education.

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In my country,we have an option of choosing our own subjects for high school.I have chosen physics,chemistry,biology and economics.So I don't get to study any high school math.For getting admission in college for a biology course,I have to take this SAT even though I hate math and aspire to do something in medical field.Will I be able to do math section in SAT reasoning test just by taking some extra classes or I should drop this idea to take SAT since I hate math and do not get to read it in high school.?
 
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I Googled "SAT Practice Test" and got 104 million hits. That should be plenty to give you an idea of how well you will do.
 
So your physics and economics courses do not include any math at all? I would be surprised by that.
 
Vanadium 50 said:
I Googled "SAT Practice Test" and got 104 millionms. That should be plenty to give you an idea of how well you will do.
I thought I would get answers from experienced people who too hated math but did well in their SAT's math section.That is the only reason why I posted it here.And I do have enough brains to check out about it using Google,Mr vanadium.
 
jtbell said:
So your physics and economics courses do not include any math at all? I would be surprised by that.
Physics and economics courses does involve some math but I am not sure whether it would be enough for SAT tests.and that is the hell reason why I asked this question.
 
  1. No need to swear at us.
  2. There is a saying in America: "You catch more flies with honey than with vinegar."
  3. The best way to see how prepared you are is not to ask a bunch of people with different skills and experience how well they think you'll do, but rather to take the practice test yourself.
  4. If you don't want to invest the time to take the practice test yourself, it's not our fault. See point 2.
  5. In another thread you claim to have completed undergrad. If so, SAT is irrelevant for you.
  6. You were told that there as well. Asking the same question over and over hoping for a different response is unlikely to be helpful.
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
  1. No need to swear at us.
  2. There is a saying in America: "You catch more fliesinconveniencehan with vinegar."
  3. The best way to see how prepared you are is not to ask a bunch of people with different skills and experience how well they think you'll do, but rather to take the practice test yourself.
  4. If you don't want to invest the time to take the practice test yourself, it's not our fault. See point 2.
  5. In another thread you claim to have completed undergrad. If so, SAT is irrelevant for you.
  6. You were told that there as well. Asking the same question over and over hoping for a different response is unlikely to be helpful.
My sister sometimes uses my account.You might have seen her post.She's a
doctor now and am about to take my SATs.
Sorry for the inconvenience.
 

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