SAT 2 and AP tests in the same subject

Applying to College
1

<p>I'm wondering how admissions officers react if a student submits scores from both SAT 2 and AP tests in the same subject. My suspicion is that they'd prefer to see expertise demonstrated in a broader array of subjects. Specifically, would a student who is planning to take AP physics be better off taking his SAT 2 exams in subjects other than physics? Would the advice change if he's not as strong in some of the other subjects?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

2

<p>Take SATIIS in subjects you are best in. Period. If you can pull a 5 on US History, why take world (unless a world is cake for you too)? Some schools wont even elvauate AP scores (but I think and hope that is a lie).</p>

3

<p>Take the SAT II tests that you will score best in. These will probably be your best subjects, but you need to be careful. Sometimes, your school's curriculum may not be an exact match for what is covered on the SAT II test in that subject. In that case, even if you're the best student in your school in that subject, you're not going to score high unless you do some additional preparation on your own. (My daughter was the best student in her physics class, but she did not take the SAT II physics test because the teacher had told the class that our school system's curriculum does not cover certain topics that are included on the SAT II. My daughter was not in the mood to study those topics on her own.)</p>

<p>It may be a good idea to buy some test prep books and take practice tests, or to ask your counselor or teachers about which tests people in your school score high on.</p>

<p>Don't worry about whether or not you took an AP course. In fact, some AP courses (especially US History) provide extremely good preparation for the SAT II test in the same subject.</p>

4

<p>Take your SATs in three different areas, even if they are the same subjects you have a 5 on AP exam. Sure, it seems excessive, but as long as you can get 800s in history, science, and math, nobody will look down upon you.</p>

5

<p>or 800s in history, science, and language, for that matter. (sorry for being so nitpicky! :p)</p>

6

<p>And, of course, make sure to check the admissions requirements of all the colleges that you're going to apply to. Some may specify that you have to take particular tests (such as math and a science if you're planning to major in engineering).</p>

7

<p>or 800s in history, science, and language, for that matter. (sorry for being so nitpicky! )</p>

<p>True, but being a physicist I tend to think of this world in terms of math :)</p>