<p>TerryGreg,</p>
<p>Most colleges will require a math SAT-II. Depending on the school, some may want a science SAT-II as well. One of the schools my junior is interested in wants SAT-IIs in math, science and humanities.</p>
<p>The SAT-II Chem was the last thing on DS's mind after surviving a near-catastrophe with his Chem teacher freshman year...and I am sorry he didn't take it. He feels like he should redeem himself by taking it now. On the other hand, the lesson he learned from that experience has had a marked impact on his organizational skills ever since... so in the end, it was a good thing. :*) </p>
<p>He finished Bio last spring, but it's not his "thing" so he decided not to SAT-II it. He had physics freshman year and is taking two physics classes (related areas, but not directly on point for the SAT-II) this year, so this would be the logical one to take, but it will still require a fair bit of outside studying.</p>
<p>Marian offers you MUCH sage advice! Soph year is not to soon to think about the timeline -- nothing you or your son decide now is cast in stone, but if you wait until late in the game, your choices and alternative strategies diminish.</p>
<p>We visited several colleges this summer in connection with family vacation. DS had some surprising commentary to offer on the schools, and found some aspects of the schools meant a lot more to him than I ever imagined. For us, it has helped to clarify what he's looking for (large vs. small, research vs. applied, grad school vs. work, one major vs. another, LAC vs. specialized engineering, etc.). Kids change their minds -- but the thought process and discussions that have followed since we visited have helped shape the process.</p>