If a college says they require 2 SAT subject tests, would they rather you have more?

Applying to College
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<p>I am curious about this. I have been told colleges like to see more, but if I did really well on two, does it really help my chances to take a third?</p>

2

<p>No, I really don’t think so.</p>

3

<p>They ask for two b/c they feel two is sufficient to gauge the test taker’s abilities – rather than have them study and study for endless tests.</p>

<p>You’re second guessing them. Stick with two</p>

4

<p>Some colleges say that they welcome and will consider additional tests (e.g., Harvard).</p>

5

<p>haha, well I think Harvard is a little above me anyway ;). Thanks guys! I guess that means I’ll skip out on an extra test(Yes!!!)</p>

6

<p>2 should really be sufficient, but if you have 3 really great scores, then 3 is fine too. Anything more is excessive.</p>

7

<p>I don’t think it necessarily helps to have more for the sake of having more, but if you have multiple good scores you should send them. I took the World History test as a sophmore after taking AP and got a 790. At that point I had no idea what an SAT even was. I later realized I would need another Subject Test, so I decided to take three with the hopes of getting at least one more good score. I got 800, 790, and 790. That means I have four tests 790 or above. Do I expect that to be a major advantage over having two tests that higher? No. Am I afraid that they will think I was “studying for endless tests” or “second guessing them”? Of course not.</p>