Biology vs. Chemistry - PICK THE EASIEST

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<p>I'm applying to Georgetown and they need 3 SAT IIs. Carnegie Mellon and Cornell "highly recommend" a science SAT II. I have all my bases covered for most of these schools with a 760 US Hist and 730 Math Ic, but I need a science. Thing is, I SUCK at science. I know I'll need one for Cornell and CMU but I can take any 3rd test for Georgetown. </p>

<p>So what science is the easiest for someone with little experience? I took honors bio in 10th grade and honors chem in 11th but they are nowhere near the depth needed for a science SAT II. I haven't taken physics so it's out. What should I take: Biology or Chemistry? I need to know soon... I plan on taking the October test! Thanks!</p>

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<p>For me, Chem Honors was plenty of prep for the SAT II. I had also taken AP Chem, but none of the advanced material was tested- everything I needed to know I learned in first year Chem. My experience with the Bio SAT II was pretty much the same. I have no idea which you were better at, but simply because you took Chem more recently and Bio has WAY more terms to memorize, I’d go with Chem. I studied with a Barron’s and managed an 800. Plus, historically, Chem test scores have been (very) slightly higher than Bio scores: <a href=“College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools”>College Board - SAT, AP, College Search and Admission Tools;
If you’re really unsure, take a practice test of each and take whichever you score better at. :wink: Good Luck</p>

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<p>Except if you are really bad at science, perhaps biology is the better choice, since it is primarily memorization. Unless you understand the concepts in chemistry, you might have trouble with the test. Since you have had both classes, you should have some sense of which test might be easier for you. Why don’t you try a sample test for each subject and find out what your basline is on each?</p>

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<p>well what class did you fair better in, bio or chem?</p>

<p>There’s your answer.</p>

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<p>Biology is heavy on memorization and is by no means easy if you’re not a big science/biology person. Chemistry, which requires you to memorize/know a bunch of concepts, is quite heavy on math; so in the sense that it’s more “logical” chem might be easier.</p>

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<p>well you took chem more recently so…take chem.</p>

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<p>I think bio would be the best. The curve is kind of tough, but if you are good at memorization, it would seem much easier than chem.</p>

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<p>Since u suck at science I really believe that u have a better shot at Chem bigtime. But if u can cram take Bio.</p>