<p>So I've been browsing these threads for the past few hours, and I've noticed that everyone has made over a 700 on every subject test, and most above a 750. Considering the fact I don't have three 750+ subject tests, I'm a tad worried.
I've taken three subject tests, World History, Bio M, and Lit, and made an 800, 790, and 730 on them, and scored in the 97th, 98th, and 90th percentiles, respectively.
Should I be highly concerned about the Lit score, and take another test to make up for it?</p>
<p>College Confidential posters are a very skewed sample. Ask around at your school, or anywhere else, really, and you’ll see that many people do worse. That aside, I think if you’re trying for Ivy League or equivalent it’s not impressive but more of a set-the-bar type thing; I’m sure a majority their candidates have like 760+ on everything. That doesn’t mean that’s true everywhere.</p>
<p>My school’s not a very good indicator… only one other person in our top 5% has even heard of the Sat Subject tests. Pretty much anyone in my area of the country isn’t a good person to ask; the nearest magnet school is a little less than 200 miles away and most of the nearby population is a redneck. The only things I really have for comparison are websites.</p>
<p>first of all, most schools only ask for two, so with an 800 and a 790 you’re totally fine. and for your 3rd test, i wouldn’t worry about the 730 at all- it might be slightly lower than average for the most selective schools, but it’s barely below average and i really doubt it would hurt you. 90th percentile is great, and the fact that its’ your lowest score is really impressive :)</p>
<p>^^
Exactly, the subject test takers are a very self-selected sample. You may be used to getting 98-99 percentiles on the SAT and then be shocked when you have a 90th percentile on a subject test, but it’s likely still the same in terms of the entire population. </p>
<p>Depending on your major, Math II may be a good one to take, if you know you can get a 750+.</p>
<p>Thanks! I just checked for my number one choice (it’s not Ivy League, but might as well be) and they only require two.
I’m not sure I want to take the Math II test; I’m good at math, but maybe not good enough to score above 750. Think it’s important for pursuing a neuroscience or biology major?</p>
<p>Some schools require Math II for engineering, and some even require it for all sciences. (Only a few schools, but I’m assuming, based on your scores, you’d be considering them). So I’d say take Math II. Plus, it has a relatively nice curve for the SAT Subjects.</p>
<p>Math is crucial for many science majors and engineering majors and Math IIc is a relatively easy test if you have a strong mind in math (or if you study).
Go for math, but study the barron’s math book a LOT!</p>
<p>I do not understand this - can someone help me.</p>
<p>You are all advising to retake Math level 2 or USH depending on the major as universities will prefer to see a high Math level 2 score for Engg/Math related majors.</p>
<p>But are we not going to choose the major ONLY after the first year or so and not during the application process (wherein the intended major is filled only for a formality and is subject to change)… That being the case, how will the colleges know what Subject test to focus on more?</p>