<p>Hi guys, I know this thread might belong to the SAT forum, but it has to do with admissions. So, should you take a well-rounded list of SAT2s to look better during admissions ? For example, taking math, history, and spanish, VS. taking history, eng lit, and german ? Also, does any one think, or recommend taking the SAT Math because it will look "better" or more "complete" to the admissions people (as in, you don't want to show them that you steer solely towards the languages/english/history or solely towards math/sciences). If so, then Math ic or Math iic ? (((( Also, this question is coming from a non-engineering/math major, since I know for some schools, you need to take a math/science if you're applying to the engineering school. ))))</p>
<p>Take the ones on which you feel you can get the best scores. In the long run that's all that matters, unless the colleges have specific requirements on which to take.</p>
<p>If you want to get a 800 take Math IIC over Math IC because the curve is really generous on IIC and non-existent on IC.</p>
<p>hmm, a lot of people at my school who are in Math Analysis Honors (going to calc next year) said for them the IIC was sort of hard. What level of math does the 2c stop at, and what level does the 1c stop at ? I know for the UCs, they don't really accept the 1c anymore, is it like that for other schools ? I mean, are the top 20 schools slowly starting to reject it ? does any1 know why the UCs dumped the math 1c ?</p>
<p>The Math IIC should be fine for you if you've done precal functions and trigonometry. Math IC is a joke; the material is so easy that there is essentially no curve (which is actually a bad thing...I'm good at math, but in a limited time period, I don't think I can do 50-60 questions perfect).</p>
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You cannot generalize about how "colleges" look t the SAT Math IIC, because each college has different admissions/testing requirements. Some colleges do not require SAT Subject Tests at all (even some who require SAT Reasoning Test). On the other hand, some will place a lot of importance on them, especially with home-schooled students.</p>
<p>As an indicator of the stature of Math IC vs. IIC, you may want to know that the University of California system no longer accepts Math IC. Most colleges, if they require or highly recommend the SAT II's, will want to consider your top 2 test scores from different academic subjects, e.g., different subject areas such as English and Biology or Spanish and Chemistry. I find most colleges share a similar outlook if they require/recommend SAT II tests, with the exception that there are still some colleges that accept Math IC.</p>
<p>Even within the UC System, whereas criteria for admissions are similar throughout the system, weighting of factors may be different from one campus to the next. For instance, at UCLA, SAT II scores are given a higher weighting than say UCB or UCSD. By and large, how admissions factors are weighted are beyond your control -- all you can do is do your best in your studies/grades and in preparing for and taking the tests themselves.</p>
<p>Here's what UC advises H.S. educators/counselors about SAT Subject Tests:</p>
<p>Hey I took an honors pre-calc class 11th grade, and managed to get a 800...use the Princeton Review book its very good.</p>
<p>thanks everyone ! but do you think Math iic is a good idea to take for someone who's OK at math, not horrible and not great ? I mean if the people at my school who are in Math Analysis Honors say it's sort of difficult, then that's not good news for someone who's in a lower math class than Math analysis, and for whom math isn't his/her's best subject. Right ? Is the 2C harder than the SAT Math section, it should be,no ?</p>
<p>Self-study for it. Should only take a week or so to master it. Not hard.</p>
<p>Some schools, like the UC system, require the Math II C. Others might have their own requirements. Look at the schools you plan to apply to, and find out.</p>
<p>If they don't require anything, then you should take whatever ones you think you'll do best on.</p>
<p>Math IIC is really easy if you learn how to use the TI-89. Many of the problems can be plugged equation form into the calculator and solved symbolically, so for over 3/4 of the problems, I just inputted equations and let the calculator do all the work.</p>
<p>The concepts are not too difficult. I recommend the Barron's Prep Book as it has the hardest practice problems. Actually, they are harder than the real test, which is good as the test will seem MUCH easier.</p>
<p>gooduniforme, </p>
<p>It sounds as if you are uncomfortable taking the SAT Math IIC subject test. No problem. Don't take it. You can choose -- and should choose -- from among those other subject tests where you have the best chances of doing well. You need 2 scores from different subject areas. Good luck!</p>
<p>well, you're right NorCalDad, except someone told me to try to "impress" the admins with an SAT2 score. For example, if you got a bunch of Bs and maybe a few Cs, and maybe 1 A in all your math classes throughout highschool, try to "impress" the admins with your 700+ math iic. But I guess there's no point in taking it if I'm not going to do well, but of course, it's better to be <em>great</em> at many subjects so that you have a wide array of subjects to take in case you bomb a few.</p>
<p>Gooduniforme,</p>
<p>This question has been asked hundreds of times to the people who count -- college admissions counselors. Save for those planning to declare majors in engineering, applied math, or physical sciences (all of which virtually require taking the Math IIC), I've not heard one adcom say that s/he would be "impressed" by somebody taking the Math IIC subject test. The assumption by most adcoms is that you have a 50% chance of changing your major during your 4 years as an undergrad. Your last sentence makes a good point.</p>