Number of Subject Tests

<p>I've taken two SAT IIs already (Bio M and English Lit), and I'm planning to take at least take Math IIC. However, I could easily do well in Physics and US History, too. I'm currently taking the corresponding AP classes so I wouldn't have to do much additional studying.</p>

<p>So, my main question is, would five SAT IIs be considered too much/overdoing it, or would it be considered a sign of academic versatility?</p>

<p>I've tried to find an old thread on this, but none of them really had what I was looking for. Thanks in advance for the help. :)</p>

<p>In my opinion, if you feel you will do well on all of those tests you listed, feel free to give them your best shot and showcase your versatility. Otherwise, I personally would consider 5 tests to be too much. You will get into a great college with only a couple of solid scores on SAT II's. I would recommend taking the tests which you enjoy most and doing well. I, for example, took U.S. History and English Lit, the two subjects (English and History) which have been butter for me in high school. I have to take Math IIC for placement (UNC-Chapel Hill requires it) in May. Then again, I am waiting on a bunch of other colleges (Emory, Davidson, Northwestern, Duke) so I might not have to.</p>

<p>If you do decide to take all 5 - which will probably drive you insane - you shouldn't send them all in. You should pick your two or three top scores and send those. Colleges don't appreciate additional scores/recommendations/etc; it just gives them more to look over.
So, if you're happy with your scores on the other two, and you're confidant that you're getting a good score on the Math IIC, then don't worry about the other two.</p>

<p>There is space for six (6) SAT Subject Test scores on the Common Application, so for hundreds and hundreds of colleges, you are just fine.</p>