How Critical is it for a student to take SAT subject test for RD into Rice? My daughter has strong credentials but simply ran out of time to take SAT Subject tests. Will it be a deal breaker?
Subject tests are recommended for Rice which is a very competitive school. So yes, I think this will hurt her chances. Can she still take them? Not sure about the sat schedule.
This is right from the website
Recommended testing for all freshman applicants
Two SAT Subject Tests in fields related to the proposed area of study
Applicants who do not take the SAT Subject Tests will not be disadvantaged in the review process. Those who elect to take SAT Subject Tests should submit official scores related to their proposed area of study as follows: So right from their mouth it says if you have not taken it then you will not be disadvantaged and I think they may have done that because of Harvey not sure they will do it next year.
@ramyalan my daughter was accepted ED round and did not take SAT subject tests. I think showing scores on AP tests replaced the need for those tests.
I think it’s one of those things were it can only help if you do send them (assuming you do well), but not hurt if you don’t. Obviously it may hurt in the sense that there will be other kids who do send good subject tests, but it is definitely NOT a deal breaker.