<p>Hi everyone, I am a junior and I am going to be taking the SAT tests in Chemistry, US history, and physics in about three years. Anyway, my guidance counselor is strongly advising me to take math II. Is math II helpful when applying to schools like Yale?</p>
<p>sure, if you are strong in math and have completed precalc/trig. But a strong score in Math is no better than a strong score in physics.</p>
<p>From a practical standpoint, take 2-3 tests that in which you can score a 750+.</p>
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<p>months?</p>
<p>Are you taking precalc? Have you taken AP Chem, AP USH & AP Physics?</p>
<p>It is not necessary to take two science. You should take math ii for the science you are weaker in.</p>
<p>^While weak/strong is a consideration, so is preparation. That’s why I’m trying to find out what kind of background the OP has for these Subject tests. Often people take a regular or H class that doesn’t cover the test material adequately and don’t realize in that case that they have to prep extensively. While if they’ve had an AP class and are prepping for that test, they can take the Subject test w/o additional prep.</p>
<p>Im sorry, I’m taking US, Chem, and Physics in three weeks. If I do decide to do math II, it will be in June. And yes, I am currently in pre-calc</p>
<p>Oh, and I am taking AP Chem, APUSH, and AP Physics, so, yeahhhh</p>
<p>Taking Math Level 2 upon completing precalculus is the optimal time to take it. Note that 800 scores on this test are common, since it is a rather self-selecting group of test takers (those who complete precalculus at least a year early compared to the normal high school student, meaning that they are good in math).</p>
<p>The issue is whether you need it. If you plan to apply for engineering, many colleges that require SAT IIs require a math and some of those math II. That can also apply to a science major at some. Also, some recommend a math for applying to a business major. In addition, Caltech requires the math 2 of all applicants regardless of major and MIT requires a math.</p>
<p>If you are not applying for engineering, science, business, or to Caltech or MIT, then you likely do not need a math. In fact, except for Georgetown and Johns Hopkins, which recommend three SAT IIs, you don’ need more than two SAT II.</p>