Planning on taking a science SAT II in October due to other science SAT IIs being low (Bio- 670, Chem-640). Took Bio in 9th Grade, Chem in 10th, and currently taking AP Physics 1. Which SAT II would be best to take in October?
Physics- Know about half the material, better curve, most recent class
Biology- Memorization, Crappy Curve, Most removed from class
Chemistry- eh
I would go for PHYSICS. I think it looks better. =)
Know that Physics covers both Mechanics AND Electricity&Magnetism. And if your AP Physics is just the AP Physics B course, don’t take physics. Even if your course is AP Physics C: Mechanics, be careful as you would have to study for E&M.
I thought Chem was easy because our rigorous AP course prepared us very well (like I had an hour left on the MC section, and 45 minutes on the FR section left over), and the SAT test was significantly easier than the AP exam.
If you are good at memorization, take Bio. Then you would have to decide between E and M.