<p>I was planning on taking the US History subject test and the World History subject test because I am gifted in history, and I would like to go into political science. I took a practice USH test and I got a 770, and I think it'll be possible for me to get a 5 on my AP test. If my school does not require subject tests, but I send them in anyways, would this help to combat a middle of the road ACT score (29) for scholarships and such (presuming the rest of my application is very strong as well)? I specifically have in mind Tulane and University of Miami.</p>
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<p>SAT subject Tests can be extremely helpful for admissions.<br>
Great scores in subject tests in the area you plan to study in college will show knowledge and skill in that area.</p>
<p>If the school at least recommend subject test, it would be helpful with great SAT2 score. Nevertheless, it may not be able overcome other weakness in your application though particularly for scholarships. It is difficult to compare different SAT2 while most, if not all, students would submit ACT or SAT1.</p>
<p>I think they really help out. I’m actually in the same position as you. I have lower SAT and ACT scores, and I’ve taken the US Subject test and AP Exam. I’m hoping to major in PoliSci as well, and I think they can really help your application. Then again, I’m looking at smaller schools (but then again UC schools too?), and they seem to value extra stuff like that, rather than just your regular SAT and ACT scores. I hope everything works out.</p>
<p>Oh, also. U of Miami… my chemistry teacher went there and it said it was the worst decision of his life. He said that it was all parties and people weren’t really concerned about academics. It may be different for you, but I’m just warning you. </p>
<p>Thanks for the info! UM has changed a lot over the past few years and is now much more academically competitive and such. However, I would be remiss if I said that it wasn’t still a party school</p>