Hi guys,
So, subject tests are optional for all schools that I’m trying, but since I’ll apply for financial aid I’m feeling pretty lost about whether I should take them or not. Could submitting these scores make any difference in getting need/merit-based aid? I just don’t know if colleges will think I’m academically stronger because of these scores since they’re optional anyway.
I should also state the fact that I’m an international transfer student and because of that I know it’s pretty hard to get any kind of aid, so if these subject tests could actually make me stand out a bit I guess I’d probably take them, even if they’re kinda expensive
The subject tests could affect your admissions, but I don’t think they are typically a criteria for merit aid consideration.
If you are applying to a college with competitive admissions, you want to do the best you can in terms of admissions.
SAT subject tests (or any academic tests, for that matter) have absolutely no bearing on need-based aid.
Not for need based aids, but may be considered for merit aids depending on the schools.