I can’t believe I’ve forgotten this, since my 2015 daughter went through it not too long ago, but: is it worth the time and $$ for a student to take the SAT subject tests if he is planning to attend OU? My 2018 son will most likely be a NMSF (fingers crossed) and scored a 36 on the ACT his junior year in HS. Planning for a Computer Engineering degree.
If he’s positive about going to OU and will only consider that one school, no. If he might go to another school, well maybe they’re worth it (that discussion could likely generate pages and pages of debate in the parents forum).
IIRC, the SAT subject tests were quite easy to get a high score on after I had taken the AP equivalent.
Not clear, what you are seeking input. May be some context will help.
Students take SAT subject tests, if some programs which they plan to apply has requirements. In general only for AP, some colleges / programs give waivers and accept in the transcript (with out giving grade) as fulfilled course.
To my memory I don’t recall OU did not ask for any specific SAT subject tests.
I took the SAT subject tests for other schools that I applied to, but did not bother submitting them to OU as I was NMF. There’s really no benefit to sending them to OU.
No need for subject tests, save you money, D did get credit for an additional German class (above what she could get with a 5 on the AP) for taking CLEP.
I spoke with a NM counselor at OU yesterday and he confirmed what I thought and what you’ve all said: OU does not really even look at SAT Subject Tests. AP scores, yes. It’s nice to know I won’t be bleeding even more money to Collegeboard!
@HeliMom74
Do you mean to say your D15 attends OU, or did she just apply/consider it?
@DavidPuddy My 2015 daughter is a junior at OU, yes.
@HeliMom74 Does your 2015 DD like OU? What is her major?
She is THRIVING there, yes, @3lovingmom . She is a Chemical Engineering junior. She enjoyed some pretty heady acceptances, but OU felt like “home” to her. She enjoys the diversity there, be it in majors or students or clubs. She stays challenged and engaged. She is a National Merit Scholar (or “National Scholar” as the OU folk put it) and has really enjoyed the NM perks available.
Even though she is close to home geographically we hardly ever see her, which is exactly how it should be. She has made a happy life there.
@HeliMom74 Thanks for replying. My son is probably NMSF(PSAT 1500) and visited OU in April. He’s considering pre med and thinking math or linguistic as his major. We didn’t ask OU during our visit but can I ask you if there is medical system he can volunteer or shadow during school year nearby? Do you know any pre med student in OU? Thanks!
OU Health Sciences has a vast complex of health care and research in downtown OKC. It includes the state’s only Level One Trauma Center, and first-rate Children’s Hospital and the Stephenson Cancer Treatment Center (just to name a few). I am on my phone so I can’t link much; look into the Fleming Scholar program. Excellent research opportunities for HS seniors and college freshmen-sophomores.
@3lovingmom My D is pre-med and in MHSP. Agree, with the above post. But make a note that OUHSC is in OKC and OU is in Norman (20 miles apart). If your DS has car then it is fine, otherwise it is a real logistical problem during school year and that is what my D is facing since she does not have a car and license (just got now). Definitely in summer can plan and find a place to stay near by in OKC.
@HeliMom74 @GoldenRock Thank you so much!
@HeliMom74 a 1500 on the PSAT (a remarkable score, btw… v impressive) should guarantee at least NMSF