<p>Okay, guys…I know you’ve probably got a /lot/ of questions like these but I’m really nervous for this. </p>
<p>Wiki says only 15% of the students get into the program; and while I’m not totally stupid, I still only have a very basic understanding of these things. I’m a freshman and am currently taking honors geometry, Chemistry and BioGenetics. ^^; No physics whatsoever. </p>
<p>Is there any advice at /all/ on how to study for this? Help is truly appreciated!</p>
<p>I’m taking the test in April and I’m kind of worried…mostly about the math section. as far as my background goes, I’ve taken all the way through AP bio and pre-calc honors, and then i am currently in AP chemistry. I havent taken physics yet and I’ve never done any of the AMC math problems before. what do you think I should to prepare? Is it a good idea to study some physics before hand, at least to get some understanding even though I havent taken the course? Thanks!</p>
<p>I took the test having only taken AP Bio and AP Chem. I didn’t know any AMC math (and math is not my strong suit), and knew nothing about physics. I’d suggest studying a tiny bit about forces, and how to read a weather map. But really if you’re good at science/math then I don’t think it’ll be a problem for you :)</p>
<p>I got in with no studying, and I’m pretty below-average compared to most people in the program at math. Yea, I get high As in my honors math classes, but I don’t know anything about advanced calculus. If you’re inherently good at sciences, you should be fine. By the way, I got in after sophomore year so I had taken no physics.</p>
<p>Wait do high school students take this or Columbia freshmen???</p>
<p>High school students</p>
<p>It’s not as hard as everyone makes it out to be.
I got in with math up to Algebra II and Biology as my only science :X</p>
<p>Just watch out for the last math section (akin to AMC math).</p>
<p>hi so to anyone that’s taken the test before or anyone that would know, are the tests the same for both testing dates? if so, they’re scored the same way correct meaning not a different amount for weighted portions?</p>
<p>Hey how do we pay the $20 app fee? It says it needs to be in by March 3rd. How do we do this?</p>
<p>once you’re finished your whole app, they’ll ask you for credit card info to submit the fee
hope this helped!</p>
<p>My guidance counselor said that I have to waive my right of seeing the recommendation she’s going to send. How do I waive the right? I’ve looked all over the application site and couldn’t find anything about it. </p>
<p>Is the SHP test all multiple choice?</p>
<p>you don’t have to waive the right i believe?
it’s under the recommendation link on the left side of the app screen</p>
<p>and yep, it’s 3 sections multiple choice</p>
<p>I heard the test isn’t suppose to be hard. I’m taking it on April 10th.</p>
<p>I still can’t find it. Dammit lol.</p>
<p>i’m gonna try to take it on the 24th so let us know how it is!
it’s the 5th link down i believe…</p>
<p>Could you please specify? I can’t believe I’m having trouble completing such a simple task lol. It’s not their. I’ll just tell my counselor that their is nothing I can do about it.</p>
<p>If anybody is still looking for the payment link . . .
<p>Good luck!
(on the test as well)</p>
<p>My friend somehow miraculously got in with Honors Bio and Honors Geometry. She’s a genius.</p>
<p>My guidance counselor is being a ***** and won’t send in a recommendation because of some stupid incident. However, my bio/chem teacher is willing to submit a recommendation. The only problem is that when I log on into my App, I can’t change the information saved in the recommender list. Help? lol</p>
<p>^ Anybody?</p>
<p>nvm i got it taken care of</p>
<p>Good luck to everyone taking the test. (Including myself)</p>