Chemistry or Physics subject test? Math 1 or 2? All?

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<p>Hello. Quick Question-</p>

<p>I am taking 3 subject tests this June as a Sophomore (Spanish, Math-1 or 2 not sure yet, and a science).</p>

<p>Should I take the chemistry or physics subject test? Which one is easier/harder in terms of material and score?</p>

<p>By June, I will have completed AP Physics 1/2/B and an introductory chemistry course (non-AP). I'm really good at chemistry, good at physics. I got A's in both courses. My chemistry teacher told me we won't cover some things on the subject test, but I could probably self-study. Any suggestions? Or do I take another round of subject tests fall of Junior year? </p>

<p>For math, I will complete Precalculus Honors by the end of the year, and I'm pretty good at that. Do I do math 1 or 2? Or both? Any preference from colleges? Which one is easier/harder in terms of score and material? Or do I do both, as in my previous dilemma?</p>

<p>I'm looking to go into pre-med. </p>

<p>Thanks in advance! </p>

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<h2>Okay, here’s my two cents (note that this should not be taken officially, it’s just what I think). For the purpose of this, I’m going to assume money isn’t an obstacle (meaning you can take the test more than once without a financial barrier; if that’s not the case, you may have to adjust accordingly)</h2>

<p>In terms of the physics/chemistry dilemma, I would buy a prep book for both of them (Barron’s is generally good for sciences, but there are plenty of threads debating the best books which you can read). Do a couple practice tests on them, and see which you do better in (physics or chemistry). Sign up for that test for June, and start prepping for it (a lot of practice tests, content review etc.) </p>

<h2>When you get your score, you’ll either be happy or disappointed. If you’re happy with it, that’s great! Now you’re done with that subject. However, if you think you could have done better, take it again in September/October of Junior year. Also, I’d recommend taking the other test (so if you took physics, take chemistry and vise versa). That way, by the fall of junior year, you will have taken both sciences (possibly one more than once), and you still have plenty of time to retake one of them (say if you take AP Chemistry next year and think you can improve)</h2>

<p>For math, I’d recommend taking Math II. You seem like a strong math student, and the test really only covers up to precalc. By the end of this year, you’ll have a strong background. Generally, colleges see them as equal (unless you’re applying to engineering, where Math II is sometimes required). The content for math I is less-intense, however the curve is much worse. It is much easier to do well on math II than math I if you are a strong math student. And again, don’t get discouraged if you get a score you’re not too happy with. I got a 690 on math II at the end of pre calc (yuck!), then when I re-took it after calculus, I got a 780 ( :smiley: ). It wasn’t the calculus background that helped, but rather the fact that I was more experienced with tests. So, you can always retake math II next fall, when you’re taking the other science.</p>

<p>Good luck!!</p>

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<p>Thank you so much!</p>