Brown + RISD SAT Subject tests

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<li>I plan on applying to the Brown+RISD dual degree this fall and I have a couple of questions regarding SAT subject tests.</li>
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<p>I have not actually taken any advanced classes in some of the more science/math fields (no APs, stopped Honors classes after chemistry, so all regular maths and physics) in high school, but I got a 790-ish on Math II. Is this an adequate substitution, or will it harm my admission? Also, my first language is English, however I took Spanish for 3 years in high school and my mother’s friend and many of my classmates are fluent, and I practice with them often. I’ve also been teaching myself Japanese and Chinese since 8th grade. Is it worth it to attempt the subject tests? I’m much better at Japanese speaking, but I have an easier time remembering the Chinese character meanings and writing. I do practice a lot with people I know, but their grammar isn’t always perfect. I’m considering going for something like anthropology, archeology, linguistics, or engineering at Brown and Industrial Design at RISD. I’m wondering what other SAT II’s to take. I really want to wow the admissions team. I’m good in all my subjects, and my GPA is perfect and I’ve taken a lot of advanced courses, but I’m not valedictorian or anything. Also, I only have academic and sevice extracurriculars- I don’t plat sports. Anyway, I would just like some helpful insight. Being smart justisn’t good enough, and I really want to make a splash with the admissions team.</p>

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<p>Take your SAT subject tests in whatever area you feel you will do best in. (maybe ask teachers and guidance counselor if not sure, as they will know your strengths and comparison to other students from your school who have taken same in the past re preparedness.)
I would not recommend you indicate that you are interested in engineering if you have this relatively week math background. (doesn’t mean you couldn’t do it, but Brown is going to question admitting you as an engineering student with this. ) You can still take engineering courses your first semester if you want, no matter what you put on the ap as likely concentration, to see if you "fit " there. (unlike lots of other schools where you are “presorted” at admission. )</p>