SATII: Chemistry or Physics

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<p>I am thinking about taking either the SAT Subject Test in Chemistry or Physics but I can't decide on which to take. I want to take the test where I can get an 800 with the level of preparation I have.
-Note: Right now, I know absolutely nothing about chemistry or physics, so I can't tell which one I'm better in.</p>

<p>Preparation:
1) I am taking regular Physics this year - (I just turned into a sophomore) and am going to take regular Chemistry junior year.</p>

<p>2) I have the option to take one semester of college chemistry that covers atomic structure, nomenclature, stoichiometry, gas laws, chemical bonding and geometry and types of chemical reactions or one semester of college physics that covers the basic concepts and principles of mechanics, heat and sound. </p>

<p>-If I take the one semester of Physics (mechanics), I might be able to take the next semester of Physics which has electricity and magnetism</p>

<p>3) My school doesn't offer AP courses, but I was planning to self-study AP Physics B and MAYBE AP Physics C: Mechanics and AP Physics C: E&M (would rather take both courses with a teacher.. >_>)</p>

<p>-Maybe self-studying AP Chem is easier (manageable) and then taking SATII Chem?</p>

<p>4) I am taking regular pre-calculus this year and also one semester of college pre-calculus. I was planning to take the Math II subject test at the end of sophomore year.
Junior year, I will take regular calclulus and maybe self-study AP Calc AB/BC.</p>

<p>Any suggestions?</p>

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<p>I’m leaning towards Physics right now.</p>

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<p>physics has the better curve you can miss like eight questions and still get an 800</p>

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<p>I think you should wait a year. Why the rush? You’re only a sophomore, and you wanna get an 800 on the first try, which will be rather difficult if you’ve only started regular physics.</p>

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<p>^ Yeah, you should wait a bit. Right now, it looks like it’s probably best taking physics after the academic year’s over, as you will have learned both mechanics and E/M.</p>

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<p>It seems that Physics is going to be the right choice for me =). By the way, I am thinking about taking the SAT Subject Test in June of Junior Year.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Sounds like a good plan…I think you mean, June 2013 (as opposed to the following June).</p>