<p>Hi guys,</p>
<p>I am just wondering what tests to take. So far i have taken a biology test. I know i have to take math 2. What should i take for 3rd test?
Should i take another science because that clearly what i am good at? Should i take a humanities to balance everything out?
Important: I cannot take USH because I will be taking Euro in lieu of USH.</p>
<p>Whether or not you should take a humanity one depends on how well you can do on that particular test. Showing versatility is great but it’s never required. If you know you won’t achieve an optimal score on a humanity test, then perhaps you should just stay with the science. There’s no point submitting a bad SATII score just so that you can “balance everything out.”</p>
<p>It’s hard for me to give a definite answer because I really don’t know you at all, and in the end you’ll just have to make your own decision based on how well you did on the reading and writing section of your SATI, your GPA in your humanity courses, what kind of scores you’re looking for, and what kind of college you’re applying to. Good luck!</p>
<p>Well, I didn’t take any math- or science-related subject tests. I’m sure some people would say that was really stupid, but the simple fact is I wouldn’t have done well on them. I think versatility is a little overrated - great if you’ve got it, but if math and science is what you’re good at, stick with it.</p>
<p>Do language tests fall under the category of humanities?</p>
<p>yeah, languages are usually considered humanities</p>
<p>CC’er, it’s all about your strengths. If you’re good at science and not so good out at humanities, go for science. If you find yourself interested or also good at humanities, why not take this chance to show your strength in those fields? On the other hand, if you’re trying to market yourself as a math sci guy, then by all means the humanities aren’t important. It is all about how you want to present yourself.</p>
<p>You can go right ahead and do literature if you’re good at that nonsense.</p>
<p>Lol, would taking Korean benefit or hurt me because im asian?</p>
<p>gauranteed 800. but wouldnt that look bad? Im pretty sure thats doing well.
classic fluent speaker dilemma.</p>
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<p>Let’s be respectful to the people who do enjoy literature and not call it nonsense, all right? Thanks.</p>
<p>@CC’er</p>
<p>I remember you said on another post that you’re fluent in chinese as well? Well, if you’re sure you can to achieve 800 in both korean and chinese, then taking either of them in addition to three math/science SATII will help you. As Cyberchondriac said, they’re considered humanity tests.</p>
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<p>Let’s not act like a baby shall we? Polemic posts like that don’t help your cause either.</p>
<p>Mmmm… I took Math 2, Chem, and Physics and got into a couple ivies…</p>
<p>So, no.</p>
<p>What is your intended major? There are probably other factors that you have as well.</p>
<p>Take the SAT IIs in subjects in which you can do best.</p>
<p>The subject tests are there to demonstrate your strengths, not to expose your weaknesses.</p>
<p>If you’d get the highest scores by taking only math/science ones, then do it.</p>
<p>most people I know who got into top tier schools chose not to take a humanities SAT II.</p>
<p>Personally I don’t think it would be a good idea to take a subject test in your native language. A high score wouldn’t mean much. Other languages would be fine though, and I’d expect the language test for chinese to be very difficult curve-wise considering the number of native speakers that take it.</p>
<p>Yep. Fluent in 2 asian languages.
If i were to take those and get 800’s will i come off looking like another asian obsessed with like 5 800’s?
Im pretty sure i got 800 on chem sat2.
I am very concerned about humanitites because the curve is ridiculous: 98 percentile for 800 in literature and 99 percentile for USH.</p>
<p>^^^^^^^^^ for the Curve, 57%tile and above is an 800. lol… If they were to curve it at like 98%tile like other tests, people would need a raw score of 1000 out of 90 (or whatever the max score is) to get a 800 because so many people get perfect tests. In addition, it would be unfair to kids who are not fluent. The curve is similar for other languages except spanish and french. </p>
<p>My intended major is biochemical engineering or business.</p>
<p>If you’re going to be taking Euro your junior year and you’re good at it, study for World History. If you’re good at English, study for Literature.</p>
<p>Take the subject tests you think you’ll do the best on, regardless of what category they fit into.</p>
<p>Also, I would strongly advise against taking a native language SAT II as your required 3rd.</p>
<p>got an 800 on bio WOOOT!!!></p>
<p>Actually I remember reading on a Harvard Admissions page that they recommend explicitly that native speakers NOT take the subject tests in their native language. Maybe they consider it meaningless? It would be like a native English speaker taking… you know… an ESL test and getting a perfect score.</p>
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Really? Plz provide link.</p>