SAT II physics

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<p>Hi. I am trying to help my son start thinking about his standardized testing schedule and choice of science class. He is currently a sophomore in preCalc honors and will take Calc AB next year. He has his choice of science class next year and will probably go with Physics, as he is interested in computer science or engineering for a major. Do the majority of kids take the SAT2 in physics after a regular or an AP physics course? Are you at a disadvantage if you just have regular physics? How hard is this test (obviously a subjective question)? He is a smart kid, but not a super self-studier, test taker. </p>

<p>If he applies to engineering schools, he may need an SAT subject test in physics, so it probably is not feasible for him to take chem junior year and physics in senior year as he would not have completed the physics course by the time he would need to send scores. But, if chem is much easier, I wouldn't want his only SAT2 in science to be mediocre. </p>

<p>What's the wisdom out there?</p>

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<p>Take Math 2 and SAT Physics, both have huge curves and a high percentage of 800s, You can miss around 4-5 on the Math 2 and get an 800 and miss around 13 and get an 800 physics.</p>

<p>Chem is hard, harsh curve.</p>

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<p>Thanks, meteman. It makes a big difference in my son’s performance when he is familiar with a testing format (ie more so than for the typical student). He is being overloaded with work this year, and so I don’t picture him doing a lot of prep for the SAT2 Math test towards the end of this year. Do you think it would be okay to study for this test over the summer and then take it in October (vs taking it in June?). Also, do people take these subject tests more than once?
Thanks.</p>