I’ve decided i want to try and apply to top tier universities in the fall. I want to retake my SAT in whih i scored a 1600 (540 Math 540 Writing 520 CR) This score was decent considering i had no test prep so I’m trying to get it to a 2000 or near that. I have never taken subject tests and since I’m trying to go into engineering i feel it is best to do Math II and Physics . I would also like to study for Biology M since I’m sort of undecided between an engineering major and a life sciences major. I want to ask when is it best to start studying for these tests and what kind of schedule could i make so i could improve in each test and score high. My goals for the subject tests are 700+, unrealistic but I know it can be achieve through hard work. I want to take my sat I in october so i have four months of test prep and i would also take it again in december before the deadlines for top tier schools which usually ends up being around jan. 1st. I would like to take my sat subject tests on seperate test dates so i won’t have to take all 3 subject tests all in one sitting since that sounds very overwhelming. My classes have not taught me much but i would also like an honest opinion if i have a chance to achieve what I’m setting my mind to. Also any book suggestions to improve in the tests is highly requested!!
What exactly do you mean by “top tier universities” because it’s all relative. However, if you are meaning the Ivys, you need at least 2100 at the low end to be competitive for the most part. However a 2000 is a pretty good score in itself. Most people can raise their SAT maybe 200 points if they study so a 400 point jump would be impressive, but not impossible. I recommend the big blue book from college board, I did like 7 out of the 10 practice tests and that was beneficial.Take the sat subject tests that correspond with your classes so that in a way you start studying at the beginning of the school year. There is another feed on this site concerning books for subjects tests and you should check it out. If you know what you are doing, taking two tests, even three, in one day is not very taxing. They are only an hour long compared to the four hour SAT or ACT. Good luck!