Hi all, so I came across this forum when I was trying to look up some information regarding the SAT Subject Tests and I decided it would be a good idea to ask my questions here.
So I’m taking the biology, chemistry and physics tests this June, and the college I’m getting into wants me to get 600 in each of them, so I kind of need advice regarding how to obtain this score. I’m already out of HS, and I’ve been studying up for a few months as well, independently and with a tutor.
I’ve done 4 years of biology, I’ve gotten pretty good grades from it (usually I’m in the A-B range), so I don’t think biology will be too much of a problem, I’m likely going to do Biology E because most of my senior year course was related to plant/animal responses, evolution and other things related to that. I’m pretty sure I could get 600+ in it.
I’ve also done 3 years of chemistry, my grades were relatively average since unfortunately due to personal reasons I couldn’t attend some of the vital classes, but I understand the concepts surrounding them and I’ve studied plenty. I think there’s a good chance I could achieve a 600 for it as well.
Now the problem is regarding physics, the last time I took physics was 3 years ago, one semester, and it was the very basic concepts of physics. Most of it was regarding electrical concepts, with some optics and mechanics. I don’t consider myself to be very confident in physics, I occasionally get muddled with the equations because there’s a lot (imo) to memorise, but I do understand the concepts, it’s just the application of the concept isn’t the best. Judging by the amount of anxiety I have over the physics test, I’m not very optimistic at the moment that I can achieve a score of 600.
So what I’d like to know is regarding the curve for these subjects, how many questions can one get wrong to achieve a 600? Based on what I’ve seen, most people don’t consider a score of 600 as that high, I’ve seen people consider it more of an average score, but I really do need to get this score. I’ve also heard that the physics curve is pretty generous. I’ve got several of the practise tests from PR, Kaplan, Barrons so I’m practising with those. I’ve got the study guides for each of them to learn out of so I’ve got the resources.
If anybody could offer advice regarding getting a 600 I’d be very grateful.