<p>I'm going to take Math 2 and Bio E or M in May. Since I have like 5 months to prep I'm hoping for an 800 on both.</p>
<p>Is there a point in taking anymore subject tests? Some people take 5+, even though schools only require 2. Does this look more impressive, or does it not really matter?</p>
<p>It depends on what the schools you’re applying to want, and also what your intended major/field of study is. Judging from the math and bio above, I’m assuming you’re looking at STEM for major/field of study and some of the top 10 colleges?</p>
<p>In that case, I think you should take a humanities one just to show that you’re well-rounded and smart. You could take one of the histories, for example.</p>
<p>Also, since you seem to be looking at STEM, why not take another science one (or two)? Showing that you excel not just in bio but also in chem/physics would probably improve your app quite a bit.</p>
<p>Honestly, for the 5+ subject tests people, I feel like more of them do it for the sake of recording those numbers on the paper rather than out of the true joy in learning. It’s really sad that most of them are my ethnicity, Asian, as well. :/</p>
<p>Just my two cents, which I hope were somewhat more valuable! Good luck!! 
(PS: Math 2 has a really nice curve, so I wouldn’t worry too much about it. I took it in November, thought I failed, got an 800. Bio, on the other hand, sounds killer…)</p>
<p>I’m actually really bad at history so I probably shouldn’t take one of those subject tests lol. But I might take physics. Do you know if it’s difficult?</p>
<p>I wouldn’t take more than you have to. I made the mistake of taking 4 when I really didn’t need to (took 2 each sitting). I guess having taken Chinese could potentially get me out of some intro classes at some places so it was worth it (you should check this out if you are considering any foreign language tests).</p>
<p>I also took Physics, Math II, and World History. Decided to take Math II and World history on the spot and I felt that it was a waste of time. The scores weren’t bad, but colleges really don’t need the extra scores. It just shows you are competent in more subjects, but they can see that already from your transcript/AP scores. Again, it’s all up to you. Do you want to show colleges that you are good at things if you don’t have the grades or other test scores to show for it? If so, I would say that taking some more SAT Subject tests wouldn’t hurt. If you already have good AP scores/grades in these areas, I personally wouldn’t bother taking more tests.</p>
<p>Math II was really hard for me and I thought physics was easier. I’m just not a math person either…I would go and take physics if you really want to, and especially if you have taken AP Physics B.</p>
<p>This is just my opinion formulated from my own experience. Take this with a grain of salt, since I’m by far not an expert or anything. Good luck with all your tests!</p>
<p>^^Lol haha same! I hate history…</p>
<p>^The thing is, colleges sometimes don’t see your AP scores until after you’re accepted/rejected. Also, A’s on the transcript definitely don’t guarantee 5s on the APs, shame :P.
I do agree with your point about the AP Physics though.
(I also took the Chinese one! :))</p>
<p>Regarding the difficulty of the physics subject test, I think it depends on what you’re stronger at. For me, I would find math easier than physics any day. But it could be different for you, and I haven’t taken the actual exam either, so it really does depend on who YOU are. :)</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>A couple colleges require three. I personally think that between that fact and the fact that you would then have three SAT IIs to choose from for the ones that require two, it’s best to take three. This way if you don’t like one of the scores, you don’t have to submit it. And if you end up applying to a college that requires three, you won’t be stressed about it in October. Which is always good.</p>
<p>I took like 5, it is just more choices when I decide what major to apply to.</p>