Do most college apps allow you to report more than the required SAT II scores?

<p>Do most college apps, more specifically the common app and the UC apps, allow you to report more than the required number of SAT II Subject Test scores? Like, I know for APs, they have an ample amount of space for you to report the exams you've taken. What about SAT II Subject tests?</p>

<p>I'm thinking about taking more than 2 SAT Subject Tests and I'm wondering if there are any benefits if you score over 700 on all of them. Adcoms will see all of your scores right? Therefore if they see you've done well on more than the required, will it raise your chances a bit higher (or at least give you a better impression)? I excel in most of the sciences and math so I'm thinking about taking all of those (i.e. Math II, Physics, Bio, Chem). I'm planning on applying for science or engineering major so do you think this is too science oriented or does it show passion/skill at these areas? </p>

<p>Should one study for an SAT II test more than 1 year after taking the AP class? Do you think reviewing less than 30 min a day for a few months is good prep or will it not be of much help? I don't know if I will remember everything after all this preparation. :/</p>

<p>Also, if I were to have any more questions about what's on the app. Should I just check out the college's app or common app one by one? I think this is rather tedious but are they available to people who aren't applying?</p>

<p>For example, are the UC online apps open to everyone or do you need to register and fill out information chronologically?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

<p>You can look at the Common Application online to see that the answer is yes.</p>

<p>Keep in mind that ALL College Board tests, including ALL SAT II tests will be reported to the schools that are sent reports. One way or the other, they will see all of your scores.</p>

<p>Most colleges do not even rely on the scores you put on app but instead on the official scores sent by the College Board, so there is no advantage to adding more to an app. Also, UCs rely on top two. Having extra really does not make any difference. That is true of most which require IIs but some will consider all, including that low score you might get on the third test you take, i.e., if you already have necessary SAT IIs and scores are good, you should think twice about taking another one.</p>

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One way or the other, they will see all of your scores.

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Unless you don't send them. :D
That's my plan for nearly 90% of the schools that I'm applying to.</p>

<p>Why would a low third score be worse than no third score?</p>

<p>sorry, the UCs do not have spots for AP scores on their app, but you can add them to the "Other" section. The UCs only have spots for your two highest Subject Test scores. The UCs will process your app without an official CB score report. A third, low score won't hurt you on a UC app bcos they won't even consider it, unless, of course, if you are applying to Cal-Engineering and they see a 450 on Physics....</p>

<p>UC online apps are open to anyone, and you can log in and log out at your convenience -- just remember to SAVE your work before you exit.</p>

<p>Are admissions decisions based purely on points? For example, if you had 3 SAT IIs would they only give you points for 2 of the scores? Do they ever accept you because you've done extra tests and did well on them? Should I focus on 2 SAT IIs first or just 3 at once? </p>

<p>Which one is better: 750, 750, and 750 or 790 and 800?</p>

<p>For the colleges that require three SAT II tests, three would definitely be better than two. Once an applicant submits more test scores than are required by a college, the college MAY (among other possibilities) consider that the applicant was seeking academic challenge, or wanted to get a reality-check on a school course, or is broadly curious about many subjects.</p>

<p>UC's take the highest two and convert them to "UC Points".</p>

<p>@bluebayou</p>

<p>are the UC apps already out??</p>