<p>I have recently discovered that USC (one of my top choices) requires 3 SAT subject tests, including Math, for home-schooled students. </p>
<p>I am not great at Math and wasn't planning on taking the subject test for this reason. </p>
<p>My two questions are:
1. Are there any other universities that have the same requirement?
2. Do highly selective universities look down on a student for taking Math 1 instead of 2?</p>
<p>Off the top of my head, I know that Claremont McKenna College also requires the Mathematics Subject Test for homeschoolers, though they do not specify Level 1 or Level 2. A number of other colleges and universities have 3-5 required Subject Tests (University of Richmond, Davidson College, Pomona College, to name a few). What other schools are on your list?</p>
<p>I’m not sure about the Level 1/2 decision; you should probably email an admissions rep and ask for their advice. If you struggle in math, Level 1 would be a better bet, but the college may strongly prefer Level 2.</p>
<p>Thank you for your reply.</p>
<p>Here is the list of schools that I will definitely be applying to:
Boston University
Carnegie Mellon
Columbia
NYU
Northwestern
Yale
SUNY Purchase
Brown
(USC)</p>
<p>I haven’t done extensive research yet so will be adding a few more + safeties. </p>
<p>Which universities require 5?!</p>
<p>I’m planning on majoring in acting so not anything Math/Science related - will that make a difference? My understanding is that only schools such as CalTech and MIT prefer Math 2 and that it is only important if you are planning on studying engineering etc. (although I’m not sure whether this is a misconception).</p>
<p>Don’t worry about the requirements of colleges you don’t plan to apply to.</p>
<p>My understanding is that the tests are confirming your homeschool grades-- i.e., if you get an A+ in chemistry but a 510 on the subject test, it’s a sign that your grades are inflated or less trustworthy. Some colleges may be willing to accept AP scores in place of some or all subject test scores (but you will definitely need to check with each school.)</p>
<p>For each college you plan to apply to, scour the website for homeschool admissions requirements, which are often more extensive than those for regular admissions. Search “homeschooled” on the website or through Google. (It may be classified under “non-traditional applicants.”) If you can’t find anything, email an admissions rep.</p>
<p>Another thread you may find useful is <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/home-schooling-college/195486-schools-most-receptive-homeschoolers-distance-learners.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/home-schooling-college/195486-schools-most-receptive-homeschoolers-distance-learners.html</a></p>
<p>Acting and other fine and performing arts are a whole different ball game that I am completely unqualified to speak to, so check on those requirements under the appropriate CC subforum.</p>
<p>You need to submit whatever test scores they require unless you specifically get a waiver from admissions (very rare). Many schools won’t even look at your application if you haven’t met the criteria like this.</p>