Hi,
I’m applying to MIT, and they requires 2 Subject Tests. I’m taking both the Biology (Not sure E or M) and Math II. I’m currently studying for the Math II test but feel like it’s not enough. I’m using a McGraw Hill review book with supplemental questions from a Princeton Review. What else should I be doing?
Also it’s been a while since I’ve done Precalculus math and biology. (I’m in Calculus BC and took Precalculus about three years ago. I did bio about three years ago as well but didn’t have a great education in chemistry or physics to make it worthwhile to do the Subject Test for those two.)
Is there a place to mention this on the MIT application? Because I don’t want a low score in one of those to make or break it for me.
dont mention that, it will sound like you are complaining/making excuses. An MIT caliber student should be able to overcome those obstacles and still do well on the test. Use the Barron’s textbooks.
The college board puts out a math subject test prep book with two level 1 released tests and two level 2 ones. Start with the level ones, and move on once your level 1 score is above 700.
Use Erik the Red’s formula sheet to memorize formulas you’ve forgotten, as well as formulas used on any problems you missed on practice tests.
If you score low on an SAT subject test due to a poor education, that means the test was doing it’s job in measuring what you learned. It’s not an excuse that admissions directors look upon as an extenuating circumstance. MIT only requires one science subject test, so you don’t have to take a chemistry or physics subject test if you don’t want to.