<p>Hello, I have 2 questions regarding chances of getting admitted into a good uni.(with financial aid)
-First, How significant are ISO(International Science Olympiad) medals, when you are searching for colleges that offer financial aid? If you have a medal from Physics, Math, Philosophy or IT does that automatically guarantee you a spot in any college?
-Second, Do more SAT subject tests mean higher chances of admission? I don't know where from, but I've heard that 6-7 subject tests will look better on a college app than 2. And I know that there is no point in taking Latin or Chem if you're going to get 400-500 on them, but if you did actually take 7 subject tests and scored relatively well on them(From 680-800)
would that improve your chances? Thank you in advance.</p>
<p>There is never anything that guarantees you admission besides an acceptance letter. That being said, the ISO is quite an honor. </p>
<p>For most colleges, they are not required, but considered/recommended. Good subject scores show your interest and depth of knowledge on a standard level. If you got 2 800’s in chemistry & physics, it would look better on an app to an Engineering school. If to the same school you sent in English literature (710), German (690), Latin (720), World History (710), Math I (730), that wouldn’t be as appreciated as the other scenario.</p>
<p>Thank you for answering, but what if I wanted to major in Statistics, Economics or Philosophy, do German, Latin or World/US History subject test scores play a role then?</p>
<p>Definitely. I know Princeton requires all Engineering majors to take the physics and I think Math II, Chemistry subject tests. If you’re shooting for a language major, you should take the subject test for it. Likewise, a math major should take both math subject tests.</p>