<p>I understand that Columbia University requires at least two SAT Subject Tests. But, I have read that some schools require up to three SAT Subject Tests, none of which I'm applying to currently. Could someone list the colleges that require three SAT Subject Tests? Every school I'm applying to (as of now) only requires two or less, but would it be best to be on the safe side (and take three)? Considering my interests lie in medicine, would it be best to take the SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics Level 2, Biology M, and Chemistry? Or is that not diverse enough? How can I prepare for these tests?</p>
<p>As for the AP tests, is there a certain amount you must have to be accepted to Columbia University? I've only taken one so far (sophomore year), I have two APs this year, and five APs senior year. That sounds like enough to me, but I'm a paranoid high school student (that, and curious). Could someone confirm this for me? Thanks.</p>
<p>Last, could you guys evaluate my course schedule and tell me if it's tough enough?</p>
<p>Grade 9
ECA-A
Spanish I
Health Education
Honors English I
Honors Geometry
Technical Theater for Non-Technical People
Physical Education
Physical Science
Biology A
Honors World History after 1750</p>
<p>Grade 10
ECA-B
Spanish II
Honors English II
Honors Algebra II
Individual Sports
Biology B
Chemistry
College Prep Chemistry
AP American History (A.P. US History) (5)
Art History and Appreciation</p>
<p>Grade 11 (current and predicted)
Spanish III
Honors English III American Literature
Honors Pre-Calculus
Forensic Science
Global Science
Honors Anatomy and Physiology
AP Biology
AP European History</p>
<p>Grade 12 (predicted)
Spanish IV
AP English IV: British and World Literature
AP Calculus BC
AP Physics C-Mechanics
AP Chemistry
AP American Government and Politics</p>
<p>It looks fine. Just try and take as many APs as you can, and take hard classes. Take at least 2 subject tests, three is better, and aim for high 700s. That's the bulk of my advice - there's no 'formula' for getting in. As for three SAT Subject Tests, the schools that require this are Georgetown, Harvard, and Princeton.</p>
<p>There is no number of AP's "required" to get into Columbia, because different schools offer different classes. Basically just take the most rigorous course load you can. As to SATIIs, take the ones you are comfortable with. Don't try to make it look "diverse" and end up with a 500. As of now, looks good.</p>
<p>"As for three SAT Subject Tests, the schools that require this are Georgetown, Harvard, and Princeton."</p>
<p>I haven't commited to applying to any of these schools, although I may take the safe route of three just in case I become interested.</p>
<p>"Basically just take the most rigorous course load you can."</p>
<p>I didn't take the most rigorous course load I could. Perhaps I should explain: junior year I ran out of room to take all the courses I wanted to. So my options were either take AP English Language and Composition or take Forensic Science and Global Science. I chose the latter because I am far more interested in those classes than english language and composition. Plus, I plan on going into the sciences. I figured it's just one AP class and no big deal, right? I hope so.</p>
<p>You're a junior. You don't need to be obsessing over every detail just yet (save that for senior year, when you're like us, haha). For now, just try hard, pursue your passions, challenge yourself, and stay informed about stuff like subject test dates and other opportunities. Most of all, remember to have fun once in a while! I was kind of like you and I came close to burning out. It's tempting to be a superhuman 24/7 but sometimes you can't.</p>
<p>...Ap chem and ap physics and ap calc alllllllllllll in one year is going to blow unless you are very good at math and science. Good luck with that one.</p>
<p>dude like 30-40 kids in my graduating class (of 80 kids) did AP chem, physics and calc all the same year and all of them have fives in everything</p>
<p>I’ve taken more than 2 SAT IIs and I’m interested in Columbia. I know they require all testing scores but not all my scores are great…would that put me at a disadvantage or will they only consider the highest scores?</p>
<p>Also, what would they think if we take AP classes but don’t send in the scores for the exams? I’ve taken 3 AP classes so far, about to take 3 (or 4) more.</p>
<p>Check your facts, thebeef. Out of those schools, only georgetown asks for three SAT subject tests, and it’s “strongly recommended,” not required. If you have the time and can do well on more than 2-3 subject tests, by all means take as many as you’d like. Also, no school “requires” you to take AP tests to gain admission. They’re not available to every applicant, and most Ivy League schools don’t accept them as credit anyway.</p>
<p>Generally speaking, I think they’ll only consider your two highest scores. That said, if someone has three 800s, they’ll probably consider all three. Submit AP scores if they make you look like an attractive candidate. I don’t think they’ll become suspicious that you took AP classes without sending in the scores, though they may assume that you didn’t get get 5s on those tests.</p>