SAT II's

Colleges and Universities A-Z Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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<p>I know you need 3 SAT IIs when applying to MIT. So far, I've taken Chemistry, Math Ic, Math 2c, and gotten 3 800's. Even though MIT's policy does not forbid me from using two math SAT II's to fulfill the requirements, I know it looks kind of bland. I guess I could take Physics, but I probably won't get a perfect in that. So two questions:
1. I won't be penalized for my selection of tests, correct?
2. What would look better to the admissions committe to put down on my application, A or B?:
A: Chemistry: 800, Math 2c: 800, Math 1c: 800
B: Chemistry: 800, Math 2c: 800, Physics: 750</p>

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

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<p>I'd go for B. 750 is a perfect score.
That said, you probably know that scores are nothing.</p>

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<p>The admissions committee at MIT considers everything 750+ to be qualified. Plus, putting down both math test scores on your app would be lame, imo.</p>

<p>Don't be so sure you won't get an 800 in physics. It's an easy test with a nice curve.</p>

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<p>You no longer need 3 SAT IIs, you need 2: one Math and one Science.
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For entry year 2007 and beyond: SAT I or the ACT with the writing test. In addition, we require two SAT II Subject Tests: one in math (level 1 (Ic) or 2 (IIc)), one in science (physics, chemistry, or biology e/m).

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Don't worry about it, you're already more than fine on that score. (And for the record, in the previous year when a third test "of your choice" <em>was</em> required, the Admissions staff specifically stated, over and over again, that one science and two math were JUST FINE.)</p>

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<p>also just to note that it doesn't hurt to take more SAT2's than the required ones that you wish. some are easy and nice to add =]</p>

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<p>Yah. Just put down Math and Chem. Writing is your third (losers).</p>