<p>Hello, I am a Junior and I was planning to take the World History and Math Level 2 SAT subject tests in June. This is mainly because I am currently taking both Honors Pre-Calc and AP World History, so I be more prepared than others. Also because I am planning to apply to a few competitive colleges that recommend submitting Subject test scores. Since I am planning to major in Computer Science, I am not sure if there is any point in taking the World History subject test. </p>
<p>Even though I am very good at World History, I will need to use valuable time to practice for the World History test, which I could instead use to study for the Math II subject test, since it is actually related to my major. My question is, will taking the World History subject test benefit me or make me stand out during admissions, even if I put Computer Science as my intended major? Thank you. </p>
<p>Colleges like to see students who are talented in multiple areas. It’s a solid plan.</p>
<p>World History won’t necessarily benefit you but make sure that you did a Subject test in a Science. </p>
<p>@Hawkace The only science Subject Test related to my major (Computer Science) is Physics. And it’s pretty loosely related. I might do the Physics Subject Test sometime my Senior year, in time for regular admissions, but I will need to self study a lot since I have not take any AP science class. </p>
<p>Any other opinions?</p>
<p>Actually, it’s very good to show you are not just a tech person, but can handle a variety of subjects. Therefore, Math2 and World History is a good combination. In any case, you’ll often need to take two subject tests, and some colleges may actually tell you “1 science or math, 1 Humanities”.</p>
<p>Unless you’re chosen major has a directly corresponding subject test there is no reason to take a specific test. Since there is no SAT 2 Comp Sci take the History subject test. At worst it won’t hurt you and at best -and most likely- it will show that you have skills outside of the technology sector. </p>
<p>A strong score in both would be seen as a plus by pretty much all colleges.</p>
<p>Be careful with the SAT physics subject test and the AP physics courses. Although the old AP physics B syllabus was a broad overview of introductory physics at perhaps a bit more depth than a typical high school physics course, the new AP physics 1 and 2 syllabi each cover only some of the topics (the same goes for each part of AP physics C).</p>
<p>I.e. the best preparation for the SAT physics subject test is completion of high school physics, AP physics B, or both AP physics 1 and 2. Completion of just one part of AP physics 1 or 2, or one part of AP physics C, would leave gaps in topics on the SAT physics subject test.</p>
<p>Why not take three SAT subject tests, math level 2, a history or literature, and a science, if you have completed the relevant high school course work for them?</p>
<p>Do it. Colleges often ask tests from two different subjects and WH ensures that you get that. Like others have said, make sure you take a science SAT II at some point, because many science programs require you to have a science and math SAT II. </p>
<p>Is there anyway you could take one of the language tests instead of WH? I know that there are a good number of colleges that give placement/credit for a good score (650+) on a language SAT II, so that should be seen favorably.</p>
<p>^the simplest for you would indeed be to take 3 on the day of the test (Math2, science, WH) but if you can’t, then take Math2 and WH in June and Science another date. If you take Science at another date, consider taking the Foreign Language test too as you may get out of some FL college classes (it’s the only subject test that allows that like APs, I think.) Taking three on the same date is a bit cheaper and colleges tpically choose the top 2 scores.</p>
<p>Unless the school has specific requirement, it is fine with any subjects. Having diverse subjects for SAT2 is good. Most enigneer and science major would prefer/request Math2 and a science though. Nevertheless, most schools do not admit students directly into a major.</p>