<p>i'm trying to figure out what subject tests to take in may, so i was hoping to get some feedback on which test might be right for me. i've already taken math level 1 (i plan to major in the humanities so i don't think level 2 is necessary) and got an 800, so i'm planning on taking 2 more subject tests this spring (i've already taken the SAT and i'm happy with my score, so this is all i have left). i'm in APUSH so i'm planning on taking the subject test in history in may since i'll already be prepared for it b/c of the AP test. however i want to take 1 more, since i might apply to georgetown and i want to be able to throw out my lowest score and just send my 2 best to most colleges. i think i've narrowed down my 3rd test to 2 choices, so can you guys help me decide which to sign up for?</p>
<p>here are my main thoughts:
1. i'll be preparing mainly for history, so which is easier to do with minimal prep work?
2. i'm pretty good with french grammer, so will i be basically all set, or is there a lot of vocab that i'll have to memorize to do well?
3. i'm probably going to major in IR or Poly Sci; will either of these tests be more impressive or show more to colleges?
4. what are the differences in the tests? would a particular kind of student find one test or the other easier?</p>
<p>Most top schools don’t accept Math 1, so take Math 2, it isn’t much harder. Also a high score on Literature is more impressive than a high score on French.</p>
<p>^thanks for your advice; i’d like to hear from a few people but i’ll keep that in mind. if a high score on lit. is worth more, does that mean it takes more prep time?</p>
<p>also, would colleges say that on their websites for test requirements? the most selective school i’m applying to are swarthmore, brown, georgetown, and pomona, and none of them say that they won’t accept math level 1. i’ll take level 2 if i have to but it seems like kind of a waste of time to me; if the colleges don’t say anything about not taking level 1 on their website, am i fine?</p>
<p>Literature is not hard (seemed much easier than AP lit and comp.) , but I think the curve is pretty harsh. </p>
<p>You should be able to do decently well on the literature test with minimal studying, since there’s not too much (in my opinion) you can do to prepare besides a few practice tests. That said, I took the January test with not much studying (one practice test) and was pretty shocked I made a 710, the test seemed so easy that I was sure I made > 750.</p>
<p>I cannot comment on French of Math, though I would take Math II if you can instead of I. </p>
<p>Most colleges do not comment on what test to take unless you are applying to an engineering program or something of that matter. Some schools prefer the tests be in different subjects, and I think just about all of them don’t want to see Math I and II. </p>
<p>The whole thing about Math I and II, from what I can tell it is sort of frowned upon to take/submit I if you are capable of taking II, even if the school does not specify. Of course, I could be wrong, and they could have no preference. </p>
<p>If you really would prefer to take Math I and the website does not comment, you could always call the office of admissions and ask if they’d prefer either.</p>
<p>ok, i’ll ask them- the thing is i’ve already taken level 1 (i took it last year before taking trig, and at the time i hadn’t thought about just studying for the harder test) so it’s not deciding between them, just if i should bother taking level 2 in addition.</p>
<p>but going back to the tests i probably will take, what do other people think about lit vs. french? if a higher score in lit is worth more, does that mean i’ll have a better chance of doing well on french? i’m mainly looking for a test that i can do well on with relatively little prep work besides taking the class (since i’ll be focusing on history).</p>