<p>I'm a full IB (International Baccalaureate) candidate studying for the bio M SAT II. I'm a strong, well-rounded (undecided major) student. I'm testing in October (just a week left... oh dear) and feel intimidated by the amazing scores posted on CC. It looks from my knowledge of AP that most SAT IIs are designed for that curriculum... meaning an IB student (no matter how strong) is at a disadvantage. (I've had to learn human physiology and plants on my own.)</p>
<p>So, my question is: any idea if admissions officers consider high school classes when reviewing a student's SAT II scores? Will they take pity on us IB kids? (at least when it comes to science and history tests)</p>
<p>bonus question: any bio M prep tips? lol</p>
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Wrong assumption. From the [CB</a> website:](<a href=“The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board”>The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board)
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LOL. No.</p>
<p>“So, my question is: any idea if admissions officers consider high school classes when reviewing a student’s SAT II scores? Will they take pity on us IB kids? (at least when it comes to science and history tests)”</p>
<p>No. If you don’t feel comfortable taking a test that requires you to know a lot of specific facts, then maybe take one of the math SAT subject tests?
If you are taking History of the Americas, then, depending on how your school teaches it, you might be able to do well on US History. I took one year of IB American History and scored a 780 on the exam. It’s an easy one to review for.</p>
<p>The thing is, that “one-year introductory college preparatory course in biology” describes the AP bio setup. IB biology takes two years, so the 1st year doesn’t cover all the AP topics. </p>
<p>I also considered taking the US history subject test, having taken IB History of the Americas - but that class (at least at my school) didn’t cover a good fraction of the SAT II material. (However, it sounds like APUSH does.)</p>
<p>I’ve taken the math II but didn’t perform spectacularly because math’s my weakest subject.</p>
<p>But my original question’s been answered, so thanks to those who’ve replied.</p>
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No it doesn’t. AP Bio is equivalent to a first year college course. A “one-year introductory college preparatory course in biology” is usually a prerequisite for AP Bio and is usually taken by 9th graders. Regardless, if you do not feel you have the preparation, don’t take the test.</p>
<p>In an earlier post, you stated that you have a 740 in Lit and a 730 in Math 2, so I’m not sure why you’re stressing over Bio at all; you have 2 subject tests already.</p>
<p>You can easily review for the US history subject test with the Larry Krieger books if you’re desperate to take another subject test.</p>
<p>To skieurope - Well, then “the thing” would be that a one-year college prep bio course wouldn’t allow a student to score very well on the SAT II. You’re right that I don’t have real cause for stress… but I’d like my scores to impress if possible.</p>
<p>To ribbonroad224 - thanks for the tip. I’m not “desperate”, but I’m signed up for 2 October tests and I want to make the most of the opportunity.</p>