<p>Ok so basically I'm very good at math (790 M) and am currently taking AP US History this year. I'm very confident that taking the math 2 and us history sat ii's will not be a problem at all. However, out of all the schools in America, only 3 require 3 sat ii's instead of 2 (Harvard, Princeton, and Georgetown). When I apply to schools, I will most likely apply to Harvard as a huge reach (less than 10% chance of acceptance), but not the other too. So my question is whether to take 2 SAT ii's (dont apply to harvard) or take 3 SAT ii's and apply.</p>
<p>How do schools look at your application if you have 3 instead of 2. Do they take your two best, do they average them, etc?</p>
<p>Do top-tier schools reduce your chances after seeing that you are also applying to either Harvard or Princeton (most likely if the student has an exceptional application)?</p>
<p>And then, how hard is the Physics SAT II. I took physics last year and am in physics C this year, but I've heard the exam is noticeably different from the two courses? Is it worth studying for and taking just so I can apply to school that i will probably get rejected from. and then does more than 2 affect how others schools view your application?</p>
<p>thanks.</p>
<p>Why do you want to apply to Harvard? I mean, do you actually want to go there, or are you applying simply because of the name?</p>
<p>It doesn't sound like you're too keen on Harvard, so I'd say just take two. However, you could always get yourself a book of practice SAT IIs and just look through some Physics ones and see if you're pretty prepared.</p>
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How do schools look at your application if you have 3 instead of 2. Do they take your two best, do they average them, etc?
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They look at your best two scores.
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Do top-tier schools reduce your chances after seeing that you are also applying to either Harvard or Princeton (most likely if the student has an exceptional application)?
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They won't know where else you've applied unless you tell them (and you do not need to tell them if you don't want to) There is something that's been nicknamed "Tuft's Syndrome" regarding schools which are 'traditionally' seen as backups to higher-tiered schools. Do a search of it here and/or on Google for a more detailed explanation.</p>
<p>I visited Harvard and really loved it. If I got in, I would probably go, but there are a bunch of schools out there that i could go to and be just as happy with. so yes, harvard is one of my top choices, but im not raving about it just because of my really slim chances (its not too realistic). i would love to apply, but if stressing over a third sat ii is the cost, i might decide to let it be. as i said before, id be happy with a bunch of other schools, but id really love to go to harvard as well.</p>
<p>and thanks CDN, i will look that up right now.</p>