<p>Is this requirement absolutely vital, meaning they won't even consider my application if I don't take a science SAT11? I don't intend on majoring in science.</p>
<p>It is a requirement for all applicants. From the Standardized Tests section of the Application Process page of mit.edu:
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In addition, we require three SAT II Subject Tests: one in math (level 1 (Ic) or 2 (IIc)), one in science (physics, chemistry, or biology e/m), and the third in any area of your choosing.
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All students, regardless of their majors, are required to take (or place out of, via AP scores or other means) the General Institute Requirements, which include calculus, physics, chemistry, and biology (in addition to other core electives), so you need to demonstrate competence in those subjects to gain admission.</p>
<p>As River Phoenix said in another thread here,
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You have to somehow prove yourself capable of handling the MIT math/science curriculum, and you should show some interest in science/technology. Beyond that, your passion is your passion.
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<p>You also need to pass a swimming test in order to graduate. ;)</p>
<p>will it look bad if your 3rd sat ii is another math?</p>
<p>girlfriendmb, I wouldn't think so, except that there are only two math tests and the college assumes that if you get a good score in MathII, you would have a darn great one on MathI. So you only need the first to prove yourself.</p>
<p>Yeah, I wouldn't suggest two math's because it's sort of redundant.</p>
<p>Why not take literature or history or one of those other fine tests? :p</p>
<p>Ben Jones has said in the past that taking both Math SAT II tests is fine, along with one of the sciences.</p>
<p>cause i'm not good at history or english "hence" MIT</p>
<p>I took Math Level 1 to satisfy the math req, Chemistry to satistfy the science req. Will biology M satistfy the 3rd one?</p>
<p>Yes: the 3rd one is truly "your choice" this year. As long as you have 1 math and 1 science, the 3rd one is "anything goes".</p>
<p>y'know, these are sat2s. they're <em>not that crushingly tough</em>. your high school curriculum probably prepares you for it, especially all you stellar kids who're taking ap classes right and left. you're going to have to take HASS classes when you're here, don't forget.</p>