How important are subject tests?

<p>My mom signed me up for math and english in may, then bio in oct</p>

<p>How important are they? And I have limited time so if they're not that important I'd rather want to focus my time studying for other stuff like the SAT.</p>

<p>It depends on where you are thinking of applying. Some schools require them (sometimes specific tests), others don’t require but do recommend them, and the vast majority don’t require them at all.</p>

<p>Rule of thumb: Check the web sites for the schools you think you’ll apply to and plan accordingly. Note that special program within schools may require specific tests. Some very elite schools require them, some recommend them and some are silent. It’s all across the board.</p>