<p>I know I can get stellar grades at at least 3 SATs (Literature, and two languages). However, I have always wanted to do SAT Chemistry. Should I take more than 3 SATs even though they are not required? Would it help, or not? And even if it doesn't help, do you think i should go ahead in order to satisfy my curiosity?</p>
<p>I strongly suggest that you take the SAT II in chemistry to demonstrate how well rounded you are. Harvard or any other top school wants to see applicants that can excel in the humanities and the natural sciences. I wouldn't say that it would hurt your chances if you didn't take chemistry, but if you did invest the time than it might add a few extra good qualities to your application.</p>
<p>Thanks Yoshi. That was very helpful. I think that is what I am going to do.</p>
<p>One caution - when they send your SAT scores to Harvard they will send them ALL, no matter how well or poorly you did. You can't pick and choose. So the more tests you take the greater the risk that you put a smudge on your application by doing poorly on one of the tests. Nobody can be great at everything.</p>
<p>Is there a point in taking, for example SAT II Chemistry, when you got a 5 on the equivalent AP test?
I was wondering, cuz that doesn't really communicate well-roundedness, if it's in the same subject especially.</p>
<p>I believe there is. SAT chem is relatively harder than some other ones for some students (IB, international programs and so on). So in that case it would be a great thing to do, in spite if u have IB chem.</p>