<p>Basically, I have no desire to take a third subject test. My math 2 and lit scores are good, but chem makes me sad. Why does the Northwestern app say "recommended" but not "required"? Is it just a severe disadvantage if you don't have 3?</p>
<p>Thanks.</p>
<p>This was my question as well a month ago.</p>
<p>It won't end up being a big deal if your scores are decent; of course if you bomb that third one, it becomes a big deal.</p>
<p>In short, take the third if you wish, but it wont really hurt you. Take the third if you plan to major in that field.</p>
<p>now what if you dont take any of the recommended subject tests? Im just sending in my ACT, is that a disadvantage at all?</p>
<p>"Take the third if you plan to major in that field."</p>
<p>that's the thing...i have no interest in chem whatsoever. i'm planning on majoring in econ/math, so i got that covered with my math subject test. </p>
<p>and to trnr...i assume 0 subject tests is even worse than 2 subject tests lol.</p>
<p>i don't think that not having subject tests hurts you (wow, awkwardly worded sentence..)... i just think that having them can possibly help</p>
<p>Yeah I didn't end up sending any of my subject tests. I figured the scores weren't high enough. I ended up getting in, so there ya go. : )</p>
<p>I sent in three mediocre subject tests just for kicks, and I got in as well. Don't sweat it.</p>
<p>yeah, unless it's one of the programs that requires subject tests, not having them won't hurt you.. it just doesn't help you</p>
<p>Actually, high scores in all your subject tests can help you. I mean, if i was an adcom, id rather have someone with 2100 sats with 800s on 3 sat 2s rather than someone with 2150 sats and no subject tests.</p>
<p>It even says it on NU's app, high scores on subject tests can offset low sat I scores.</p>