Questions on the SAT II's

Applying to College
1

<p>I am a junior now and thinking about taking the SAT IIs. I have a few questions on this test. Is it necessary if I want to get into an IVY League college? When should I take them? When did you take them?</p>

<p>Thanks a lot.</p>

2

<p>Yes. After you finish the courses.</p>

3

<p>Yes: almost all very selective schools require subject tests. Engineering programs generally require scores in specific subject areas. I believe Princeton still requires three different subject tests. For many schools, two is enough. Each school will have a specific guideline about this noted in its application materials. As a junior it is more than soon enough for you to take any subject test for which you’ve completed the material (e.g., bio/math 1-2/US history).</p>

4

<p>A common exception on taking SAT IIs, though not absolute by any means, is that some schools don’t require SAT IIs if you submit the ACT.</p>

<p>Check the college websites because:

  1. There are only 8 Ivies after all.
  2. You should always go to the primary source for this kind of information.</p>