<p>I am going into engineering so I took the math subject test and got a 750. Then I realized a science test was also required for engineering. Problem is that I just started my AP physics c Mech class this year. So when I took the test I basically bombed it and got a 620. I tried to self study but there were many questions like magnetism and waves which we never covered even in regular physics. The only thing i could do on the test was mechanics. </p>
<p>So how are the subject tests weighed? How would they effect me?</p>
<p>They ask for them, so they do count for something. Crap that sucks. I mean, if you have a really good GPA and SAT/ACT, it might not be that big of a deal. If for some reason you get deferred, I would consider taking chem if you are good at it.</p>
<p>I’m in a similar spot. I got a 750 on the physics SAT but a 680 on the math 2, because i cant do math at the speed a mcdonalds fry cook makes burgers. I’m not dumb, and have an A in calc right now. Good luck and let’s hope Cornell doesn’t use subject test scores to make or break an application.</p>
<p>Based on the when you took the test and from your transcript, they will be able to see that you just started taking the class when you took it. How long had you been in the class?</p>
<p>I took it when I had been in the class for about 1.5 months. At the time we were still on projectile motion. So alot of the mech on the test was also unfamiliar to me.</p>
<p>SAT Subject tests are not that important because most competitive applicants will have 700-750+ SAT II scores so the 620 will hurt you but won’t destroy you if everything else is strong enough.</p>