Should I take additional subject tests and send them to top colleges? For example, MIT requires one subject test in Math, and one in Science . I am planning on taking the Math II and the Physics subject test to satisfy this requirement. Would it improve my application if I took additional subject tests like chemistry if I am proficient in the subject area and am confident that I will perform well? Also, how does this apply to other top colleges like CalTech and Stanford?
Well, sure you can take the Chem test, but MIT has no place on their application for your 3rd SAT II score; you would have to put it in some “additional information” section. On the Common App, which Stanford uses, you can put multiple SAT IIs. I’m not sure about Caltech.
In general, judging from MIT’s decision to only have two slots for SAT II scores, scores that are not your 2 highest are probably not important to top colleges.