<p>Hi guys, I'm writing this about Columbia University's Science Honors Program (SHP).</p>
<p>This year, there are two test dates being offered: March 31, 2012 or April 21, 2012. As a high school freshman who is taking biology right now, I feel I really need to prepare for the chemistry and physics sections. Will I be at a disadvantage if I opt to take the test on April 21? </p>
<p>I know that the questions might be different because the university probably knows that people share questions and answers; it's inevitable. But will the test be graded on a curve, since we're the second set of test takers? Will it be more competitive to get in?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>Did you take the test and get in before?</p>
<p>Don’t worry about it. I think they give freshman curves but they also don’t like to take in that many freshman. 2/3 of the exam is math so don’t worry about chem/physics.</p>
<p>They do give freshmen good curves, but I’m afraid that curve will be lessened for everybody taking it on the second test date because we’re the second bunch.</p>
<p>I actually think they give out the exact same test on both dates and they reuse most if not all questions from previous years… so check out that long SHP thread for more details. I don’t think the curve is different. </p>
<p>I think it would be beneficial for you to wait the extra month if it will allow you to study a little bit of basic chem and physics, but focus on AMC math practice questions because the challenge math section, which I’ve heard decides if you get in, is similar in difficulty to that test.</p>
<p>Is it the AMC 10 or the 12? And is it the easier or harder questions from the AMC?</p>
<p>Somewhere on this site, someone said something like: “if you can do problems in the range of 10 to 15 on the AMC 10, you should be fine.”
(I’m a freshman, and I chose April 21 'cuz it’s after AP exams)</p>
<p>Hello, how many questions are there are the test and each section?</p>