<p>I've already taken the Math II and US History and scored a 780 on both, and I plan on taking Physics and maybe Spanish next year. I was just wondering if there is a point to taking more than three, as no schools require any more than three, so will they even look at any more than three?</p>
<p>No, there is really no point taking more than three. I’m not sure whether they’ll look at any more than three, that’s always been one of my questions as well.</p>
<p>You look like a stronger applicant if you have 760, 780, 800, 700, 780 rather than 800,750, 780… trust me. It makes you seem more curious.</p>
<p>if I have 800, 800, 800, is there any need to take any more SAT IIs?</p>
<p>If can get three 800s, you should be smart enough to figure out the answer.</p>
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<p>You’re wrong. There is debate as to whether top colleges really only look at 2-3 SATIIs, particularly since an adcom at Harvard said that one day, Harvard might replace the mandatory SAT with 5-6 mandatory SATIIs, showing not only Harvard’s emphasis on subject mastery, but mastering a wide scope of subjects. But then, why wouldn’t colleges recommend taking more than what’s required? The answer isn’t necessarily black or white, and it might even vary from school to school.</p>
<p>Yeah I was hoping that they would look at more than three. Because if I can do well on the Spanish (700+) then I want them to see that, and not just ignore it because I’m better at Math, History, and Physics.</p>
<p>Lol, I’ve heard of so many contradictory answers for this questions, even on College Confidential. </p>
<p>I personally agree with monster344 that some colleges are indeed placing more emphasis on subject tests and that good SATIIs show ability, but I was afraid that taking too many SATIIs would make me seem like I have nothing better to do with my life.</p>
<p>If you are able to score well in 4 different areas- English, History, Science and a foreign language, it helps to validate you grades and the rigor of your schools classes. It can’t possible hurt, especially for top colleges that require or recommend 4 years of classes in each of those four areas.</p>
<p>I don’t know if there’s a point to sending more than three, but taking more? Yeah.
Student 1:
Math II: 780
USH: 780
Physics or Spanish: 500
Student 1: F…MY…LIFE…</p>
<p>Student 2:
Math II: 780
USH: 780
Spanish: 500
Physics: 780
Student 2: Well, that sucks that Spanish was that low, but hey, since I took four I can pick the highest three and go with those! :D</p>
<p>If you can, go for it. It’s certainly more impressive.</p>
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<p>I disagree. If you’ve taken two and done fine — or, in your case, very well — there’s no point in wasting the money and taking more (except for the schools that require three SAT IIs, of course). Some schools use SAT IIs for placement in math and language courses, but that’s about it. More than three SAT IIs will not help you get into schools, but it might help you once you’ve already gotten in. If you want to take them, go ahead, but IMHO it’s a waste of money.</p>
<p>For schools that only require two, do they even look at a third?</p>
<p>It seems like there is absolutely no consensus opinion on this topic.</p>
<p>i took 5 actually. 2 at the end of sophomore year, 3 in the may of junior year
Soph:
Chem-620 
World history-700</p>
<p>Junior
Math level 2: 780
US history-740
Physics-700</p>
<p>i’m glad i took the extras cause now i can pick and choose.</p>