<p>I've taken it twice, but I really need to improve math. How many times does it start to "look bad" for colleges? Also, should I just take 2 subject tests in may or 3? Thanks.</p>
<p>The general rule is that after three tries on the SAT, stop. No matter what. So put your heart into this one. </p>
<p>In terms of SAT Subject Tests, some of the best ones want you to take at least 2, but the most selective tend for three. For example, Harvard wants 3. Try to aim for at least three (you can take up to 3 in one sit.). Do a math/science, language/history, and then a 3rd of your choice, whatever is most related to your intended major. Whatever you do, DO NOT take the Math Level 1, since most colleges do not accept that.</p>
<p>The SAT subjects test IMO are more important in terms of showing your mastery of a particular subject as well as standing out from the crowd. It also helps when you try to justify a “failure” (i.e. 800 in WH but got a B in the class).</p>
<p>I took it four times and got into the Ivies.</p>
<p>While most admissions reps will tell you two or three times max, lest you seem obsessed with the test and points…the truth is, if you don’t meet the target score, you don’t meet it.</p>
<p>The disadvantage of not hitting an on par score for your target school is far worse than the disadvantage of taking a test too many times. Obviously don’t take it 20 times…but I think 4 and 5 attempts in which you reach your target is better than 3 tries without hitting (or even coming close) to your target score.</p>
<p>I’d take three subject tests in one sitting.</p>
<p>It’s considered a breach of etiquette if you don’t send all scores. BUT there is NO WAY that the college would know. Read this, by the college board: <a href=“http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sat-score-use-practices-list.pdf[/url]”>http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sat-score-use-practices-list.pdf</a></p>
<p>On the third page: Students will be encouraged to follow the score-reporting requirements of each college to which they apply,
but their scores will not be released for admission purposes without their specific consent . </p>
<p>In other words, even if these colleges REQUIRE all scores… you’re not obligated to send them. In fact, if you don’t want to , you have the option not to.</p>
<p>I’ve taken my SAT three times and I am at a 2150 currently. Yet, i’ve taken it ever 6 months. I highly encourage you to retake it if you have to… and don’t listen to the people who say that you should stop at three attempts.</p>
<p>yeah, Cr went up luckily, so I’m at 2080 superscore…not ivy league material though despite rank/gpa.</p>
<p>Is the registration fee for subject tests $22 every time or just a one time thing? I think I’m taking 2, us and math level 2 since 4 ap exams and haven’t really studied that much, so need to get on it. I have a book for us history, but what book is good for math level 2?</p>
<p>For Math level 2, DO NOT BUY BARRONS. It didn’t help at all. I’d say use sparknotes (I thought it was pretty accurate). If you need an 800 and want to challenge yourself more, get Dr. Chung’s. If you want to start with the basics, maybe McGraw Hill or Princeton Review. I heard Kaplan was bad. :/</p>
<p>I learned all the materials from Math level 2 last year, but wanted to refresh my brain so I got the McGraw Hill. Later I took like 2 Dr. Chung’s tests and one sparknotes test. I took the test in January 2012 and got 800. (The January test was pretty easy but w/e)</p>
<p>^ don’t listen to him. I got an 800 on Math II as well, with only 2 weeks of Barron. Some of the sparknotes test are hard to decipher and they don’t break the test up as specifically as Barron’s does. The Barron’s test are made much harder than the actual test so you work harder to get a perfect score. The material covered is more than enough to earn you that 800.</p>