More Subject Tests?

<p>I sent in my two subject test scores to Harvard recently, and it got me thinking whether I should have taken atleast one or two more. My focus in school and in my extracurriculars is science, and I said that my prospective major is in the sciences (Chemistry, biophysics, biochem, molecular bio, etc).</p>

<p>I got a 770 on math II, and a 790 on US Hist. Do you think it would make a difference if I took the physics and/or chemistry subject tests? With some studying, I'm pretty sure I could do well on them, and I would just need to sign up for january. lol I guess I should have thought this through earlier and taken one of the sci subject tests instead of US Hist</p>

<p>Stop stressing! Harvard only requires two SAT Subject Tests – and you have sent them two good scores! Sending them another score, or 10 more scores is NOT going to increase your chances. Tests scores are only one part of your file. Once your test scores hit a threshold (approximately 2100 on the SAT and 700 on SAT Subject tests), then other more subjective factors come into play: The rigor of your high school courses, GPA, teacher recommendations, guidance counselor report, essays and EC’s – those now become the deciding factors, no matter how many more SAT Subject tests you submit.</p>

<p>Like gibby said, assuming your SAT/ACT score is above that threshold, you should be solid considering you have two good subject test scores.</p>

<p>hm alright that’s a relief to know. I sent in my 35 ACT so I’m good on the threshold bit, and I guess I’m finally done with all this testing</p>

<p>Actually I think it’s great that you sent in USH instead of a science subject test. It sounds like your activities, recommendations and essays will attest to your science knowledge, so it would be redundant to send in an 800 physics. I applied with a focus on math, and sent in USH and literature scores.</p>

<p>How was the SAT II USH test? Would you guys recommend it?</p>

<p>It has a really nice curve. Something like -6 for an 800. If you do it after a USH course you don’t have to study much.</p>