<p>I've been wondering if its worth the extra $10 bucks, especially when it comes to top-notch schools like Brown and Yale [which, interestingly, requires subject tests for SAT test takers but not ACT test takers].</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>What Brown and Yale say is that if you submit ACT and not SAT they rely on it and not on SAT and SAT IIs. Nevertheless, you never know whether they will look at them so if good send, except understand that with Yale if you send any SAT IIs you must send all SAT and SAT II scores you have.</p>
<p>If your question also asks whether generally SAT IIs are considered if not required by the vast majoirty of colleges that do not require them, then it depends on the school. A number will consider them but large number including most public universities do not and the scores if sent are usually not even given to those who decide admission.</p>
<p>If they’re good, send them. If not, don’t. But of course, what defines “good” for you and that school? PEOPLE read your essay. And they all say the process is holistic. So, let’s say applicant A sends in a 2200 SAT, 3.8 GPA and no SAT IIs. Applicant B sends in a 2200 SAT a 3.8 GPA with similar ECs and essays…and three SAT IIs a 780, 760, 750.</p>
<p>For Brown and Yale, over 750, definitely send 'em. Over 700, most likely send 'em. Sub-700, I would not.</p>
<p>My sense is that SAT Subject Tests would be useful at both Brown and Yale, the two colleges you are specifically interested in. I first saw your thread title, and for that more general question, I can report that the University of Chicago reports that it is not interested in SAT Subject Test scores at all, and doesn’t look at them or consider them in any way.</p>
<p>Interesting stuff. Yeah, I have a 780 in Lit and a 770 in math, so the scores should hopefully help me out. I think I’ll call the admissions offices of schools I’m applying to this week and see what they say.</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>