<p>Is it unneccesary to take 7 SAT subject tests? (I want to get accepted from MIT or Ivy's) (Engineering)</p>
<p>Spanish With Listening, Math I, Math II, Physics, Chemistry, World History, English Literature
(I never studied Math 1 and Chemistry test and scored 760 at Math I and scored 720 at Chem)(practice tests)
(I am International Sophomore)</p>
<p>Yes that is overkill. More isn’t really better for SAT II. Just take 3. Pick Math 2, drop math one for starters. They won’t care about math 1.</p>
<p>Thanks for help, I have another question… How much sat score is required for MIT and Ivy’s… Is +2100 enough for an international stundent? Thanks!</p>
<p>Taking more tests than what is necessary will make one appear like a test-grubber who has nothing better to do with his time, putting you at a disadvantage.</p>
<p>For engineering you will need Math 2 and a science. Pick a 3rd if you are so inclined.</p>
<p>For SAT’s, aim for 2250+to be competitive in this arena.</p>
<p>Thanks. I’am going to take Math II, Physics and Chemistry then… Maybe Spanish with listening!</p>
<p>for Ivies, I would strongly recommend at least one non-math/science test since such schools like to see mastery across disciplines.</p>
<p>@bluebayou </p>
<p>Math II
Chemistry
Physics
English Literature/World History
Spanish with Listening</p>
<p>Is that OK for Ivy’s? Assume that the scores are between 740-800.</p>
<p>Harvard, at least, appears to consider the soon-to-be-dropped SAT I writing section to be on par with SAT II tests in predictive ability, so you don’t need to stretch <em>too</em> hard to get a non-STEM SAT II in there-- especially if you do well on the reading and writing portions o the SAT I. </p>
<p>You are under the mistake that taking more tests make you attractive. An MIT or Harvard reader might say: “Why is this person spending so much time doing unnecessary things when his peers are OUT influencing others?”</p>
<p>You are fast securing yourself as a “test drone”. Don’t do it.</p>
<p>Are you a native Spanish speaker? If so, don’t take Spanish SAT-2.</p>
<p>Thanks guys… @Sudsie Why did you say that? No, I am not native but I thought 3 languages would be good for applies.</p>
<p>I’ve actually never heard of anyone who took more than 4 total, and I believe you can only take 3 in one sitting.</p>
<p>@spincrus, you mentioned you were international so it wasn’t clear what your native language was. Showing mastery of a native language with SAT-2 kind of defeats the purpose of demonstrating what you learned in school. A language other than your native one would be ok. But if English isn’t your first language it might be better to do English lit. But agree, you don’t need more than 3. </p>
<p>OK, Thanks. I also would like to take english literature too! </p>
<p>@spincrus: Earlier I wrote:
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<p>Drone alert.</p>
<p>Now you’re spending your time on the Chem and possibly Eng Lit Subject test. You said you’re looking for MIT & Ivies. I can tell you that your taking and taking and taking and taking tests – makes you look extremely narrow (abiet a great test taker). Being narrow means rejection. Proceed at your own risk. I cannot be any more clear than this.</p>
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<p>Disagree – but a native or heritage speaker should use that language’s SAT subject test as an additional one beyond any required or recommended, if desired to show proficiency in the absence of high school course work.</p>
<p>In general, taking a large number of SAT subject tests is not needed, except in special situations where one wants to show proficiency in a subject not shown on normal high school records (e.g. home school students, foreign language knowledge from other than high school, etc.).</p>
<p>@T26E4 OK then, can I ask you to pick test’s for Ivy’s and MIT for me; so I can choose. I would like to be an engineer so, Math II, Physics and what? I dont know what to choose for subject tests. Thanks.</p>
<p>Read the admissions web sites of the schools you are interested in to see which set of SAT subject tests will cover all of their recommendations and requirements. It is likely that two or three will be sufficient unless you have a special situation described previously (e.g. home school).</p>
<p>Go for 3 or 4 at max. (Math II, Phy, Chem + language). </p>