How many SAT subject tests do colleges look at?

Applying to College
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<p>Someone told me they only take your top 3 scores but I want to take more. Being an IB diploma candidate I will only have one IB test score to send in time for college applications and subject tests seem like a good way to make up for that.</p>

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<p>Most schools only require 2 if they require any subject tests. So chances are they’ll just look at your top 2 scores.</p>

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<p>90% of colleges look at ZERO SAT Subject tests. You need to look at your list of target schools.</p>

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<p>When a school requires SAT scores, they usually look at the highest 2 or 3. However, some schools will look at all your scores particularly if you are home schooled. Also, some schools/programs will look at scores for specific subjects.</p>

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<p>Bump</p>

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<p>Why are you bumping? Asked and answered.</p>

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<p>Read this for how the SAT2 test scores are used in admission:
<a href=“http://www.rtsd.org/Page/1574”>http://www.rtsd.org/Page/1574&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Calvin, if you are bumping because you want more people to agree with Bill – then here ya go… the vast majority of schools don’t require SAT subject tests; those that do almost all require no more than 2 (I think Georgetown required 3 but that might have changed); we were told that you can take all you want but that honestly, many of those college’s systems literally automatically take the 2 highest so they don’t see the others; option B – list the other ones you take on your resume that you might include … But honestly, if you score highly on two – spend the extra time getting more in-depth in one or two of your ECs than studying for, and taking more, SAT subject tests…</p>

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<p>Just an update. As of now, no school in the US require 3 subject test scores anymore. However, certain program still do. One example is the Integrate Science Program at Northwestern University. Other than that, 2 subject test scores are sufficient although there may be preference for specific subjects.</p>