SAT II Math IC/IIC

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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I've spent the last four days studying, nonstop, for the SAT II Math (haven't decided which one) test. After little (actually no) avail, I have come to the conclusion that I suck at math. (Ironic because I have a solid "B" in Pre-calc right now and was recommended to take AP Calc BC next year.) I can memorize the formulas with a snap of a finger, but when it comes down to solving the problems in the practice tests, I am stumpped. I felt as though I had a bucket full of formulas waiting to be applied, but I did not know how, where, or when to use them.</p>

<p>So, I was wondering if it was absolutely necessary for me to take the SAT II Math test for college admissions. I would so much rather score 800 on the ones I can memorize and regurgitate facts than score a 200 (just for putting my name) on a test where I would be stuck on number one for the entire hour.</p>

<p>I know that it depends on what the school is looking for, but if they allow you to choose which ever 2 (or 3) subject tests you want, does math have to be included? Every time I read posts from other bright students, math IC or IIC is usually there. If I decide not to take the Math test, I will take Biology, US History, and either German or Literature. Any ideas on how difficult German and Literature are, by the way?</p>

<p>Thanks for all the help and time!</p>

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<p>Nobody says you have to take math. It's just that for a lot of students, the math test is rather easy. You won't be treated unfairly because you take others. </p>

<p>I hear lit is pretty difficult, just an FYI though. However, I'm not really sure. You'll have to ask somebody who's actually taken it.</p>

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<p>I found Lit to be pretty difficult; then again, I went into the test without having done any practice tests (bad idea) and I'm not a huge fan of poetry (and the Lit test has a lot of poetry, or at least the Dec 2007 one did)</p>