<p>So I just decided to apply to Georgetown, but I only took two subject tests. It says on the site that three are recommended, does this mean that they are required? I took US History (790) and Math II (780), and I took 5 APs and 1 IB test so far, and plan on taking 2 more APs and 5 more IBs (I'm a diploma candidate), this year. Would it be bad if I don't have 3 subject tests? Should I even bother applying since I won't be able to take another one in time?</p>
<p>I am interested in this question too because I am in the same boat you are only I already applied RD with US Hist and Lit. I might not be able to take a third due to the fact that my parents are low on money and I already took tests without waviers so I don’t qualify :(</p>
<p>An admissions officer told me you’ll still be considered because 3 are just “strongly recommended,” but it seems very ambiguous. I’m finding so much conflicting information. I found these articles:</p>
<p>[Vox</a> Populi » Georgetown admissions changes SAT Subject Test policy](<a href=“http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2010/08/17/georgetown-admissions-changes-sat-subject-test-policy/]Vox”>http://blog.georgetownvoice.com/2010/08/17/georgetown-admissions-changes-sat-subject-test-policy/)</p>
<p>[Harvard</a> and Georgetown No Longer Requiring 3 SAT Subject Tests](<a href=“http://www.mcelroytutoring.com/blog-post.php?id=1048]Harvard”>http://www.mcelroytutoring.com/blog-post.php?id=1048)</p>
<p>But then there are others saying “strongly recommended” is just code for required. Ughhh I would LOVE to go to georgetown but I only have 2 too :(</p>
<p>Can anyone answer this?</p>
<p>They’re not required, so since it’s not an option for you to take 3 you should still apply. What their policy means is you’ll be in much better shape if you have 3 tests, but only having 2 won’t take you out of the running.</p>
<p>Okay, yeah I am just wary whenever colleges say something is recommended or optional because I’m convinced that I have to do it to have a chance…I’m just hoping that my AP/IB tests will make up for it…</p>
<p>I’m not sure that they consider APs much, considering that most don’t send the scores directly to the school, they only write what they got on the application. Even if the third were a 700 or less, I think it would help you because they would see that you are doing what they recommend, which may demonstrate a sincere interest in Georgetown, considering that I think only two schools recommend/require three subject tests.</p>
<p>yeah, that’s what I was thinking… should I even bother applying since I know that I will be at a disadvantage? I don’t think they accept January tests…</p>
<p>son took 2, applied EA, and just got accepted!</p>
<p>Yes, you should apply. Your two SATs are high.</p>
<p>Not to hijack the thread but I’m in the same situation as the OP. If I apply with 2 subject tests, do I need to send them a letter explaining why I can’t take a third, or just leave it be and not draw attention to the fact that I only took 2?</p>
<p>What is your reason? Unless it is a darn good reason, I would leave it alone. You want to convince them that Georgetown is a top choice of yours, though.</p>
<p>My reason is I’m an intern for my town’s newspaper, and I recently wrote a story for a nonprofit organization - they were so pleased with my work that they invited me to come cover a series of articles on their medical team in Thailand and Laos in the Capitol that was flooded. I’ll be there for about a week from Jan. 25 to Feb. 1. They already made the arrangements so I really can’t get out of it. This also means I won’t be in the U.S. during the test date. So I’'m really in a jam 
Do you think I should write a letter? I wasn’t sure if they required applicants to bring attention to why they didn’t take all 3 tests or if you could just leave it alone… I really don’t know what to do and I’m freaking out because Georgetown is my first choice and I already submitted everything including the two subject tests I already took :(</p>
<p>^I would write a letter. I think that demonstrates a sincere interest in the school. However, in your letter make sure you they know that you are aware that 3 are recommended, not required, and that they would still consider your application in light of the two. I’m not as much for writing a letter because having two is such a bad thing, but, like I said, the intitiative could only be good and not bad in my estimation.</p>
<p>I actually wrote Georgetown a letter including new awards I had won after I originally submitted my EA application. I was later accepted. If you want me or anyone to read it before you send it, then just send me a PM. Like I said, it’s not crucial that you send a letter, but I don’t think it will harm you unless you butcher it.</p>
<p>Hey everyone, I’m in the exact same boat. I took French and Math II (790 and 800, respectively) and applying to Georgetown SFS ED. Would it seriously ruin my chances if I don’t take a third subject test? I’m worried since my extracurriculars are lacking especially for SFS (I don’t have any politics-related ECs)</p>
<p>I don’t think not having a third subject test will severely hurt anyone. But if they see you as a candidate with high scores (as you have) and they are not convinced you are Georgetown-first in your collegiate hopes, that could come into their decision, especially if there are other candidates with three solid subject test scores. I think they might have been a little more forgiving for only having 2 subject tests in the early round, but it’s definitely not crucial. It’s a high recommendation. And it’s usually in your best interest to do as the admissions office highly recommends, even if a third test score wouldn’t be as high as you would like.</p>
<p>Okay thanks for the advice!</p>
<p>Georgetown is actually my first choice, so I think I’ll just take a third SAT II in January. I’m just afraid they’ll think Georgetown isn’t my first choice anyways, considering I took my other SAT IIs in May and am just adding on a third subject test last-minute in January!</p>
<p>I would like to think that your timing won’t be that big a deal, so long as you get them in. At this point, don’t worry about that. Just worry about doing as best as you can on your third test. A lot of kids take three subject tests for schools that only require two, but I would think that a higher percentage of kids applying to Georgetown take three than kids applying to schools that require two. </p>
<p>And technically, how would Georgetown know that your taking a test in January was not part of your initial strategy? Maybe you wanted to acquire the most in-class knowledge before testing.</p>
<p>That’s true! 
Thank you so much! I feel much more assured now haha.</p>
<p>Best of luck to you! I haven’t committed to go to Georgetown, but I can it is a great school whether I ultimately do commit or not.</p>
<p>So does Georgetown accept SAT scores from January? Because I thought I read somewhere that the scores must be received by the deadline for the application…</p>
<p>Also, I am really not sure if I should apply. I am not sure what I want to major in, but it would be something in the humanities/business, I am not a science/engineering person. I know that Georgetown has clear strengths but also weaker aspects, and as an undecided applicant, I don’t feel ready to cut myself off or commit to one area of study. Should I apply and see how things go? I am already applying to a bunch of schools…</p>
<p>I believe January is the final date they accept scores, if I’m not mistaken. They do accept the scores even though they receive them after the application deadline.</p>
<p>I would encourage you to apply if you have will seriously consider attending if admitted. You don’t have to commit to one area of study, although you must indicate a tentative major. Someone told me you have to declare a major going in (you can change it). You should research that and see if it is true. Georgetown seems to be a school with a lot of kids who know what they want to study.</p>