<p>Hi. I'm just a junior now, and I've already taken one subject test (biology). I plan on taking at least one more... but I'm thinking I should take a third.
If I already have good scores (750+) on the first two, is it completely pointless to take a third? I'm applying to top colleges, and they say that they require 2 subject tests, but if I take a third will it look even better?</p>
<p>I'm not applying to Harvard or Georgetown though, so I technically don't NEED to take three.</p>
<p>H requires 3. no point in taking more if score are good. generally best 2 or 3 scores considered.</p>
<p>**typo in the title… “word” should be “worth it”.
sorryyy</p>
<p>I think you should take one in math definately.
And if you wanted to take a third one I suggest taking something not related to math and science like a history or something. Becuase even though they see two. If they see three and if is a variety or subjects, then it shows them that you can work hard in all kinds of different subjects.
Becuase when you send the scores, you can send all three even if they ask for two.</p>
<p>It would always look better. In addition, you’d have a back up if you did poorly on the next one. I would choose a natural strength (ie; if you are great at Math, take a stab at both.)</p>
<p>If you’re taking three, it’s best to make sure that you will definitely do well on all three.</p>
<p>jklol: The problem is some colleges only put your best two or three scores on record. They ignore the rest.
mojeniebo: If you’re suggesting him to take both Math 1 and Math 2, that is horrible advice. They’re tests designed for students with different levels of education in mathematics. Taking them both is pointless. Colleges will only look at one, and many top colleges don’t even consider Math 1.
082349: There’s a thing called score choice.</p>
<p>Hm =/ I’m getting such conflicted replies.</p>
<p>My main thing is-- even though colleges say they only consider the top two, will they be able to see the third score when they are evaluating my application?</p>
<p>bumppp 10char</p>
<p>Unless you can score just as well on your third, there’s really no point. But if you can, then by all means send it. Some colleges will look at all three, and some will just look at your top two. But it can’t hurt to have three good scores.</p>
<p>Haha, what if you have 3 800’s? 
Or more Jk.</p>
<p>take it!
what if you end up doing better on it than the other two? and you’re still only halfway through your junior year, you may very well end up applying to schools that require 3 or others that require one in another subject from the others you’ve taken</p>