Physics or not

<p>I am currently in AP physics and just finished momentum (did kinematics, energy, force, and some other areas already) and took honors physics in 9th grade. I heard that like 10 wrong is still a very good score on the physics test? If i took it, i'd like the score to be atleast a 740</p>

<p>Kevin, I had to make a similar decision recently. During my two high school years I only covered basic physics content, basically Newton's laws. I didn't learn anything about electromagnetism, waves, optics, or modern physics. For the past two weeks I have been studying intensively these subjects and I think I've advanced fairly well. Considering Dec. 1 is almost two weeks from today I think it is realistic to say my score will be 700-800.</p>

<p>That said, if you´re planning to take Physics next month and the last subject you've covered is momentum, I strongly recommend you against taking the physics subject test, especially if you want to score 700-800. Though not impossible, unless you are physics-gifted and have enough spare time to dedicate a couple of hours every day to studying, getting a score above 700 will certainly be tough.</p>

<p>The curve is extremely benevolent. However, a friendly curve is not much help if you don't know much of the test content.</p>

<p>Hope I helped.</p>

<p>hmm. I got a 660 on my bio test tho, im afraid that is pretty bad. And most schools im applying to want a math and a science? How heavily weighted are subject tests? I'm confident i can score high 700s in math. Should i dedicate the time to trying to study physics?</p>

<p>I am gifted at physics in that i understand it quickly, but i guess ur right, if i dont know it at all im screwed.</p>

<p>Do you think a recommendation from my honors chem/ap physics teacher and my honors bio teacher will suffice for my poor SAT science scores? (i did well in all 3 of those classes, btw)</p>

<p>do you need to take SAT II's urgently? If I could choose, I'd do Math II, Physics, and WH in January. Application deadlines, though, are in January so SAT II's are a must for me in December. </p>

<p>If you're not applying to colleges right now, I guess the best thing is to postpone the subject tests for at least another month.
In my native country there's a saying, "el que mucho abarca poco aprieta", it goes something like: He who tries to do too much at the same time achieves nothing. </p>

<p>If you're applying to colleges right now, I don't think recommendation letters from your teachers will do you much good. I really don't know, though. If you really need to take the SAT II's then work your ass off these two weeks and pick the tests for which you need less time to study.</p>

<p>Im not applyin to college this minute, but the collesgse i need subject tests for are due in jan. What do you mean if im applying now, recs wont do much good? Do you mean they wont see it or?</p>

<p>Anyways math IIC looks really easy so far, im reviewing with PR. If i get the time, ill study for physics. </p>

<p>Btw do u know how the IIC curve is? I was looking at PR, and 41/50 is a 780!</p>

<p>44/50 is a 800, i believe</p>

<p>if you got a 660 on your Bio, why not retake that? it won't be hard to raise 40-70 points, putting you in the 700 range.</p>

<p>Eh because if i was studying for AP bio last year and was in Honors bio last year, and got a 660, i'm afraid i might drop. The only reason taking any other tests for me in december might be risky is because i NEED math IIC, so if i cant cancel any other test if i bomb it. I feel like i have a better shot with physics... but i duno</p>