Not sure about Chemistry

<p>I've already given 3 SAT subject tests in Physics, Math 1, Math 2. My score in Physics was 760 so now I'm confident of 800 so I was considering giving that exam again.</p>

<p>However, my real problem is that I was also thinking about giving the chemistry SAT, but I'm not so sure if I can manage an 800. I'l try my best, but Chemistry isnt my best subject since I'm not too good at memorization.</p>

<p>Also, since my school exams in Chem have been based on analytical thinking, I have a great school record in Chemistry (topped 2 years successively), so I was wondering if a 7XX score might look bad?</p>

<p>Thanks,
Abhinav</p>

<p>If you're aiming for top schools, 750+ is good enough. Why on earth would something look bad just because it's not a perfect score?</p>

<p>You should take a Humanities subject test rather than another Science one.</p>

<p>And why did you take Math 1 lol...</p>

<p>That was because there were no books for practice available in my local market, so except for the few questions on CollegeBoard.com, I had no idea what the test would be like. Yeah, and L1 sure does look funny if you get 800 on L2, but imagine, I had gone through single variable calculus and my nerves were wrecked before Math L1! :D</p>

<p>You need to take a humanities SAT II for variety, depending on the college.</p>

<p>Use Amazon to buy books. I never buy books at my local market.</p>

<p>I'm applying ED to Carnegie Mellon, problem is humanities isnt my greatest strength. Its been two years since I last studied world history (that's how the system works here), and though I was really good at it back then, I'm not so sure of how much I remember now, plus I'll have to go out of my way to study humanities, because I'm focusing almost exclusively on higher than AP level science and math for local examinations.</p>

<p>Remember that SAT's have +-30 (or was it +- 30?) range.</p>

<p>sat chem is pretty hard. It does even cointain AP stuff...
Im pretty sure I managed an 790 bc i was in AP chem...if i would hav been in honors---> not good</p>

<p>Is US History a humanties subject?</p>

<p>The chem isn't that bad...at all. The only way to assure a great score would be by studying now and taking it in October. Study about 2 months prior to the test if you want a really high score and have a very BRIEF background on Chemistry. The topics generally all repeat themselves, so buy a few review books and start taking notes. Just make sure to study 1-2 hours a day, and stick to it.</p>

<p>@alexway</p>

<p>Yeah, I definitely agree. I got a 790 with AP chem. If you take AP chem ,then this test will be a breeze. Not to ruin anybody's hopes, but I have yet to see a high AT chem score from somebody who has taken only honors/regular chem and has studied for the test.</p>

<p>me
i took a general chem course, studied an AP guide and got a 5</p>

<p>OK.... you can miss half the free response and get a 5, but get a few wrong and you don't have an 800. An 800 is much more impressive than a 5.</p>

<p>The AP test is harder for some than the SAT II test. For others, it's the other way around. They are different formats.</p>