SAT Subject Tests

Colleges and Universities A-Z Princeton University
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<p>I really love Princeton, from its strong sciences to its beautiful campus to its respectable dance program (three things I consider important for my future alma mater), and it is definitely one of my, if not my only, top choice, but I have to admit, it is annoying that it is one of only two schools I can think of that make you take 3 SAT IIs. I already have Physics and Math 2 under my belt with 800s on both, but I need the third (because Math 1 doesn't count) and I'll be taking it in June, but I'm not sure about which to take. I'm deciding between Biology-M and US History. I took both as AP classes this year but consider myself stronger in biology for two reasons: (1) I'm generally better at science and (2) I had an atrocious APUSH teacher. So I was wondering, would it be better to score higher on biology or show breadth (aka I can do more than science) with US. I doubt my US score will be atrocious, but at what point difference should I say its better to take biology. Or should I take both? Also, does breadth matter as much for Princeton, especially if I'm certain I will study math/science? Also, would biology be looked at slightly differently since it is more "wordy" (I can't think of a better word) than the physical sciences (math, physics, chem)?</p>

<p>Thanks for any advice!</p>

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<p>I would say definately take both. It's only eight dollars more, and you never know what will happen. If you do well on the US test, send that in. But otherwise stick with your strong points. They don't expect you to be perfect in everything!</p>

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<p>ssnalp: sciences, campus, and dance are the reasons I love princeton too! high five!</p>

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<p>I agree with livinghi808: take both. It couldn't hurt.</p>

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<p>If you really think the US score is going to be a lot lower than your two 800s (say, in the 600s), then maybe you should just take the bio test. On the other hand, if you're fretting over a possible 770 on US, I'd just go for both. I don't know how US is these days, but a couple years ago it was notoriously easy (can anyone vouch for me on this one?).</p>

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<p>Yes I found the US History test to be extremely easy.</p>