<p>Hey, quick question: How redundant would it be to take an SAT subject test in an area you've already taken the AP exam in (for example, US History)? Should I instead pick a test that doesn't have an AP equivalent?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>It’s not redundant at all–in fact, it’s exactly what you WANT to do. You’ll generally be best-prepared for the SAT II subjects where you’ve just taken an AP test.</p>
<p>It depends on why you are taking the SAT IIs. If SAT IIs are required for the colleges that you are considering, you want to take SAT IIs in the same subjects as the AP tests you are already studying for. </p>
<p>Some colleges will use AP or SAT II scores for credit/placement. In this case (and especially if SAT IIs are not required for admission), it will be redundant to take both tests. Check with each college on your list on the admission requirements and the credit/placement policy.</p>
<p>Pick SAT II in core subjects (e.g. math, science, language) and do very well in them. The AP test scores don’t replace the SAT II scores, and there’s no harm to show the admission commitees that you’re very good in some area twice.</p>
<p>The other reason to take different SATIIs would be if you are by chance a homeschooler. Colleges often recommend that homeschoolers take more–and a wider range–of SATIIs than conventionally-schooled students in order to provide some external evaluation/validation of the work accomplished.</p>