SAT Subject Tests Required?

Test Preparation
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<p>I am looking at UC's such as UCLA, UCSB, UC Davis, UC Berkely, and UCSD. I am applying as a biochemistry major at all these colleges and some, like UCSD, recommend taking subject tests such as Math II and a science test related closely to the intended major, but I am worried I am going to do badly, if I take it. Is there a big impact of not taking subject tests that negatively affects my application? </p>

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<p>I think not reporting any at all would look even worse than reporting low scores. So long as you have ever stats to back up your skill, the subject test scores won’t hurt your chances by much. Also, you never know, you might do really good!</p>

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<p>Well, I was also wondering, I got an ‘A’ in Chemistry and an ‘A’ in AP Calculus AB with a 5 on the AP test for Calculus. Does that not matter in regards to the subject test? What I mean is, do those grades on my transcript not prove my competence in regards to my major and counteract the need for subject tests?</p>

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No.</p>

<p>If you got an A, why would you think you would do badly on the subject test?</p>

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<p>I took chemistry last year and looking at the practice test, it asks very specific questions which require current knowledge, not just a general understanding of what I remember from last year.</p>

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<p>That’s why you get a prep book to help you remember what you’ve learned</p>

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<p>Where can you look up exactly which colleges recommend subject tests regarding majors? Some of the colleges I have chosen, such as UCLA, does not give a recommendation for Biochemistry because it is not part of the College of Chemistry?</p>

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<p><a href=“http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/examination-requirement/SAT-subject-tests/”>http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/freshman/requirements/examination-requirement/SAT-subject-tests/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;