SAT IIs

Applying to College
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<p>As I understand it, colleges want three SAT IIs. Can I take six and submit my best three?</p>

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<p>When you submit you AT report all of your SAT scores (I's and II's) will be on the report. his may change with scorechoice, though.</p>

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<p>You cannot submit three or four scores out of six, all six will be sent. At least it's the way how it works right now.</p>

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<p>Okay, thanks. It looks like Math II is pretty much required for the schools I am looking at, and then it looks like most recommend to take a science and a literature as well.</p>

<p>What science would be best? I think I am best at biology, then physics, and then chemistry. On the other hand, I am taking AP Physics B right now, but it's a poor class, whereas I haven't taken biology since freshman year but it was a good (but not AP, that's next year) class. From this website, it looks like biology is considered easiest?</p>

<p>And, is it okay to take a history instead of literature? I'm much, much better at history.</p>

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<p>Yea History in place of literature would look fine.
Also I suggest you take the SAT II after AP Bio since it would be a piece of cake for you. You do need to study and take some practice tests though since there is this option of E/M and you should know the format before you take the actual test.</p>

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<p>I'm taking AP Bio senior year, so I can't really do that can I?</p>

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<p>Hmm...in that case you might want to self study some physics and take the test after you finish AP Physics B. I heard you can miss like 15 questions and still get a 800. And its not that hard. </p>

<p>I mean chemistry isn't a good idea unless you've taken the AP or some honors chem class.</p>

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<p>I took honors chem last year. It was an okay class, and I did pretty well, but I don't think I'm very good and I've forgotten much of it.</p>

<p>I guess I'm wondering if after a solid honors biology class 2 years ago and some independent study I can do well? When I say the AP Physics B class is poor, I mean that of a large number of students last year no one got above a 3 on the AP test and most were 2 and under. I think I'll pick up prep books for physics and biology and see which seems easier.</p>

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<p>hey!</p>

<p>I am Andreea from Romania. I was wondering how would an IBT TOEFL score of 112 look like on my college application? some colleges have already waived their request for TOEFL/IELTS scores (> 600 on the Critical Reading section of my SAT RT). should I still send them a TOEFL score report? would it make a difference?</p>

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<p>Just to jump in and correct the OP. Only a very small handful of colleges still require that 3 SAT II's be submitted. Many highly selective schools ask for two, and many, many schools don't require any. The advent of score choice for the class of 2013 means that you will be able to submit only the scores you want colleges to see.*</p>

<p>*note that some colleges have stated that they will not abide by the College Board's new score choice policy and will require all scores be sent. However, so far this is a tiny percentage of schools which have taken this position.</p>

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<p>Just an FYI, starting with the entering class of 2012, the UC system just announced that SAT IIs will NOT be required. This means a lot of CA students won't be bothering to take those tests if they plan to go for UC or CSU.</p>

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<p>With the science SAT subject tests, make sure that you look at a help book. Not all schools will cover all the subjects that will be tested on the test during the school year. Look for the holes.</p>

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<p>I second what Ellemenope says, especially for the SAT II Physics.</p>

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<p>CORRECTION: some earlier posts in this thread are based on outdated information. Under the College Board's new Score Choice policy (effective March 2009), you will be able to choose which SAT I and SAT II scores you send. From the College Board website:</p>

<p>"Score Choice gives you the option to choose which scores (by test date for the SAT and by individual test for SAT Subject Tests™) you send to colleges—at no additional cost. You can choose scores from one, several, or all SAT test dates. . . . Any or all of your scores can be sent to a college on a single report."</p>

<p>SAT</a> Score Choice - A New Way To Report SAT Scores</p>

<p>In other words, you can pick and choose. If you take 6 SAT II subject tests, you can elect to send only your top 3 scores; or if they're all good, you can send all 6. It's entirely up to you. This is a major change from the previous College Board policy. And it applies retroactively, so any scores from tests you took before March 2009 will also be subject to the Score Choice policy. </p>

<p>One caveat: a few colleges are saying they still want to see all your scores. Check with the colleges to which you're applying for their individual policies.</p>