<p>Wow kewlowna. Smart kid. Confused? SAT US History or was it an AP test? AM guessing the former.
There used to be a table with schools and how many SAT IIs they wanted, but I think its probably way out of date, especially with the writing now part of the SAT. Agree that the colleges he is considering will have it on their websites. Agree that he might need a science if STEM is his plan of pursuit. Otherwise he needs to just go tiptoe through the tulips or something :)</p>
<p>Both AP and SAT in US History…</p>
<p>This is where there used to be a list of schools and HM they required, but it now says 2 is enough. [Compass</a> SAT Subject Tests FAQ](<a href=“http://www.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/subject_faq.shtml#faq5]Compass”>http://www.■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■/subject_faq.shtml#faq5) That said, if your obviously sharp kiddo is such a good test-taker, having another strong score isn’t a bad idea. He can easily take it at the end of this academic year when he takes the APs. Its just an hour out of his time. I think its worth doing one more just to be safe. Why wonder “what if…” with such a strong student?</p>
<p>One more science, and nothing else, would my my suggestion, since he wants to apply to MIT. He’s already got a 36 on the ACT.</p>
<p>If he plans to apply to MIT, yes, one more science is a good idea, as many here have said. What sciences is he taking this year in HS? Whatever AP science he is taking should be the SAT II he’ll take. No extra studying required.</p>
<p>^ I disagree that no extra studying is required, since the AP and SAT subject tests approach the material differently. That said, I do agree it would be easiest and require less time OVERALL to take the same subject tests in May or June as the APs.</p>
<p>So perhaps a quick glance at an SAT prep book might be helpful, but this student is clearly a strong student who can demonstrate his knowledge base well.</p>
<p>SAT subjetc tests are desinged for students who complete one year study of the subject. So probably AP Level classes not required for the tests. However, aligning the test time with the finals in class will help them prepare for both.</p>
<p>And Caltech also require science subject test. here is the link
[Freshman</a> Applicants - Caltech Caltech Undergraduate Admissions](<a href=“http://admissions.caltech.edu/applying/freshman]Freshman”>http://admissions.caltech.edu/applying/freshman)</p>
<p>It looks like top technical schools require them, and schools like MIT and CalTech do not require a humanities test. At the same time, I would guess that Ivy’s look for more wellroundedness.</p>
<p>So for the Ivies he should look at SAT English? Because he truly doesn’t have HUMANITIES SAT subject test?
He is going to have so many AP classes /scores - isn’t it enough to show wellroundedness?</p>
<p>I will definitely purchase books for both Chem and Physics and let him tackle each test as a practice - he is doing AP Chem this year and at the end of this year will have an equivalent of 4 years of HS Physics…</p>
<p>SATII English, not because your S needs a humanities SATII, but because he MIGHT apply to some school that requires SATII English specifically. It will be an easy test for a strong student in AP English.</p>
<p>SATII Chem and Physics because he is already well prepared for both, and the schools will use the highest score.</p>
<p>Don’t overthink the issue of score choice or taking too many tests or only taking tests for which perfect scores are guaranteed. A slew a perfect scores won’t get a student into these schools, and some imperfect scores won’t keep a student out. And the schools know that students take extra tests because they are applying to other schools/scholarships/etc. which have different requirements.</p>
<p>SATIIs are used by the schools as a sanity check against grade inflation/deflation in high schools and as a way fairly assess students who don’t have access to AP level curriculum.</p>
<p>Your S has already shown everything he needs to show. But in order to get into a particular school, he must meet the testing requirements of that school. If you don’t know the exact requirements of every school now, then you can cover your bases by scheduling Chem, Physics, and English now.</p>
<p>Honestly, what does your DS think about all this? Does he want to take more standardized tests? Most schools don’t require more English/Humanities SAT IIs with the inclusion of the writing section in the SAT and ACT. And he has the History so is able to demonstrate knowledge base in a non science. What schools are on his radar?</p>
<p>Kelowna,</p>
<p>I would think lot of AP scores and a strong eassy coupled with the ACT and SAT scores will show wellroundedness. When I wrote my previouse comment, I wasn’t refering to a perticular student. I was just comapring the admission requirement at top schools like MIT and Ivy’s. Schools like MIT and CalTech require two subject tests- math+ a science where Harvard only say that the requirement is two sbject tests but doesn’t really specify which one. Here is the admission requirement for Harvard: [Harvard</a> College Admissions § Applying: Requirements](<a href=“http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/application_process/requirements.html]Harvard”>http://www.admissions.college.harvard.edu/apply/application_process/requirements.html)</p>
<p>My S is a highly math science kid- but the same time very strong in language too. But then, he wouldn’t be applying to any Ivy’s (except for Harvard becuase we live so close to Harvard, and every one in his school by default apply to harvard and MIT and he loves cambridge) because that is not the type of schools he is looking at. He will be happy at a techincal school. So he will not be taking SAT Eng. He is taking APUS HISTORY this year, so may take subejct tests in USH and Physics. The finals here will coincide with the SAT test week in june- so he doesnt have to do any extra prep for this one.</p>
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I don’t think so. He’ll have three (with science), and has 36 on the ACT. If he doesn’t get into an Ivy, it won’t be because of his test scores.</p>
<p>I’m not aware of any top school that requires the SAT 2 English test specifically.</p>
<p>Mine will be having 4 SAT subject tests: Chem, Physics, Math and US history. She won’t be taking Literature test either.</p>
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<p>Prior to the existence of the SAT writing section, a lot of schools did require one. But that was then, and this is now.</p>
<p>I don’t think any school requires SAT Literature and of course the writing is now part of the main SAT. My oldest didn’t take any Humanities SATs or APs. He did have a perfect CR score. His writing was 690, but it was the first year it was introduced and most schools said they weren’t counting it yet. He got into Harvard, and Carnegie Mellon School of Comp Sci, but not MIT or Caltech.</p>
<p>What S thinks? He has asked me to go on CC and ask this question 
He does not want to take any more tests just to prove himself, but does not want to be out of consideration due to not completing the requirements.
As for the list of schools, does not have one yet. BUT, he is slowly beginning to talk about it…I am sure about MIT as his best buddy goes there, and he loved exploring the roofs…
He is loopsided - very strong academics and a huge passion for moviemaking and multiple awards there…</p>
<p>Kelowna – given those AP scores and variety of tests, I’d say he’s done. Now he can spend his time doing bigger and better things.</p>
<p>^^</p>
<p>I think he will need a science test if he is applying to MIT. As other posters here said, get this testing done, so he can then apply to any where!! You wouldn’t want to wait till the last minute for the testing.</p>
<p>Kelowna: If he is in AP Chem now, I would recommmend the Chem subject test at the end of the school year, especially if he doesn’t mind taking the tests. My DS took the Chem subject test at the end of soph year after taking honors chem (taking AP Chem next year as a senior) and did very well (high 700’s). He just went through one of the practice test books and happens to love chemisty. His friend in another state also took it after honors chem as a sophomore and got an 800. Your DS is primed for a great score on the Chem subject test to match his other great scores. If he needs another science subject test, definitely go for the chem.</p>