Need help choosing Subject tests for May

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<p>Hi all...
I'll be appearing for the SAT Subject test in May yet again.
I'll be definitively giving Maths IIC but need to take one more test with it. I have to decide between Physics and Chemistry. </p>

<p>I have a previous score of Physics in January session of 690 a
and previous score of Chemistry taken in December session is 680. </p>

<p>So which one of the two do you guys recommend me of retaking? Something in which i have more chances of increasing my score, like a 750 above. </p>

<p>P.S. Before you go on asking me which one i'm good at.. well as you can see from my scores that i stand at an equal level at both of them.</p>

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<p>Anyoneeee?</p>

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<p>You want to know which you’ll have a better chance of increasing your score in, but you also say that you’re equally good at both, so there’s really no answer anyone can give you. All I would say is, just go with the subject you like better.</p>

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<p>I would say Physics would be easier, more general concept. While for Chemistry, there’s a lot more formulas.</p>

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<p>^ Hmm… Yea i think i would be taking Physics and Maths II in May since i’ll be opting for Bachelors in Computer Science or Software engineering, these subjects count more.</p>

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<p>If you are not currently taking the classes, then it will be hard to improve. If you are taking the classes, then re-take whatever class you are taking. If you are taking both, then retake both.</p>

<p>I hear that Physics is more competitive (more kids take it, lower percentile for the same score, etc). So, I would be inclined to try and improve the Chemistry score. BTW: What percentile rankings did they report with the scores.</p>

<p>Most schools take the “best” science subject test. I have no idea if the schools are looking at raw score (regardless of test) or best percentile ranking.</p>

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<p>^Okay now i am confused. =/</p>

<p>Though i still think re-taking Physics right now would be easy for me since it is quite fresh, but as you said there might be a better chance of improving the Chemistry score then Physics.</p>

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<p>Don’t worry about percentiles. Physics has a more generous curve. D2 took Chemistry test and told me if she were to take it again she would fail. She forgot everything despite acing the final, a hard test that most of the people in her class didn’t do so well. I think most schools look at raw score.</p>