<p>Many ivy-league schools require three SAT 2s for admission, but I can only do well enough in two subjects, Math and English Lit, so is it okay if I take both the Math 1 and Math 2? Firstly, am I allowed to do this? If so, will this hurt the strength of my application?</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>It is generally recommended not to take both Math 1 and 2. Choose the one you think you’d do the best on, and consider Math 2 if you plan on being some kind of math/science major. If you’ve take Physics, you could try that one, as it has a similar generous grading curve to Math 2.</p>
<p>The problem is that I have NO chance of getting anything better than a 600 on physics because my physics teacher was terrible. Is taking math 1 and 2 okay as a last resort?</p>
<p>It would meet the requirement, but probably not the school’s intent.</p>
<p>im pretty sure math I and math II dont count as two tests because if they ask for three, they usually want 1 math,science, and humanities(lit,english,history). Math is usually a must and if you had to its better to take another humanity. if you cant suceed on three SAT iis, maybe ivy league if not for you.</p>
<p>Only Harvard and Princeton require three SAT IIs.</p>
<p>“Many” is not the right word to use to refer to two schools.</p>
<p>Collegebound41 is right, usually they want math, science and humanities.
Take a look at collegeboard website, there are many different subject tests you can take.<br>
Language (Latin, French…), history and of course science.<br>
Get a practice book such as barron or princeton review, spend time to study and do practice. </p>
<p>Good luck !!!</p>
<p>Math I is heavily frowned upon because it is such an absurdly simple test. In reality, if you don’t have the intellectual flexibility to do ANYTHING other than Literature and Math reasonably well, you probably aren’t the sort of candidate they’re looking for. Unless, of course, you’re some sort of Math or English genius, in which case all of the regular advice does not apply.</p>
<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>I’m an international applicant. I’m going to take SATs in Maths (Level2), US history and Biology. But I didn’t do biology at A-Level. Will they consider that if my biology score is lower than the others?</p>
<p>people love to make things difficult. i say if you want to take 3 tests, than take them, no matter what they are.</p>
<p>I’m actually impressed/curious that our of all the subjects available English Lit is one of the two that the OP believes he can do well in. Lit is generally known as one of the harder tests.</p>
<p>i dont know if you can really judge the tests like that. it depends on the person taking the tests. somebody who’s great at english is going to feel way more comfortable with lit than the other subjects. i think you should just take your favorite subjects and get the highest scores possible. if that means all humanities, than so be it.</p>
<p>Thought I heard that this year Princeton only wants 2 Subject tests?</p>
<p>Princeton changed its requirement to two, but the oveachievers will still continue to submit 3+, no doubt about it.</p>
<p>Pigs<em>at</em>sea-</p>
<p>I definately agree with you that “overachievers” do attempt to send more than the asked for number of SAT 2s at Princeton (or any other school). However, is there really any benefit in doing that?</p>
<p>One guy got 6 800’s. One guy got 2 800’s. Who are you going to choose? (CommonApplication automatically holds up to 6 SAT II’s, by the way).</p>
<p>K couple of things about tht:
Someone who submits 6 800s has two problems. </p>
<p>One, he/she took waaay too many subject tests. That indicates obsession- to a degree- and wont bode well for these hypothetical student.</p>
<p>Two, most colleges really stop caring when they see 2 or 3 800s</p>
<p>All that said, if all else was equal, I would pick the kid with 6 800s, but that example is exaggerated. Most people- if they are submitting that many scores- normally have an average score of around 730-740 (at least from wat I have seen). I would gladly take someone who gets an 800 on Bio and USH over someone with 6 730s on a bunch of SAT2s. Obviously, though, I am not an admissions officer and have no idea how they look at these knit-picky type scenerios.</p>
<p>You asked if there’s a benefit in sending a bunch of SAT IIs. I’m just telling you that I’m pretty sure it’ll help, though the degree to which it will is uncertain, if you score extremely well.</p>
<p>EDIT: And there’s nothing wrong with having an obsession, or “passion” by another word ;-)</p>
<p>It doesn’t make you an “overachiever” to send in more scores - the schools will only consider your two highest if they want two, your three highest if they want three, etc.</p>
<p>would colleges who don’t accept score choice look down upon taking one subject test 3 times?</p>