<p>I'm debating between French and World History for my third SAT II. </p>
<p>Background: 4 years in a French Immersion program, tried a sample test last week and got 690 (no prior studying, and this was after half a year or so without looking at french)</p>
<p>World History: taken Canadian and American history previously, taking World History starting February (but it's not 'world' in the same sense as the SAT II - mine is more concentrated on Europe and Cold War)</p>
<p>I'm fairly capable of self-studying either one I believe, but based on your experiences, can you guys tell me which one is easier? As in the curve is more lenient, or is easier to self-study? I'm aiming for that magical 800 here :P</p>
<p>French is, after all, a language and this is what makes it a little uncertain. From my experience of learning Chinese for 12 years, I can tell you that if you want to do well on language tests, you must use the language consistently. There isn’t any point doing prep just one month before the exam because language is something that you can’t really study for. However, if you’re really keen on taking the French Test, I suggest using French EVERYDAY. You should get used to listening, reading, writing. In addition, the previous post did say the French test is very hard.</p>
<p>On the other hand, WH is something that you can study for. If you diligently study every day (maybe 1 hour), I’m sure that you can do well in the WH test. Read various books and it’ll definitely help you.</p>
<p>^Agree
If you are comfortable with French, take it. However, be sure to listen CAREFULLY to the CD if you are going for the listening, and don’t expect that they would answer in order of the questions. (happened to me last SAT november test)</p>
<p>If you have a good memory then go for World History. History of Europe is pretty fascinating and there are plenty materials. </p>
<p>Or the best of all, STUDY WORLD HISTORY IN FRENCH @_@ you just hit two birds with one stone :D</p>