<p>Hello there,</p>
<p>I have approximately 6 weeks (to the January test) to self-study ONE of the sciences - physics, chem, or biology for SAT II. I didn't take any science APs, but I did take classes in each of the sciences till 10th grade.</p>
<p>Which of the three would be my best option? I'm aiming for a full 800, or as close to it as possible. Thanks! :)</p>
<p>i took chemistry and i basically self-studied it. i am in AP chem right now, but we havent done alot of the stuff yet so i was teaching most of it to myself.</p>
<p>biology is probably the eziest to self study but because of the not-so-good curve, id prolly take something else. i know nothin about physics except that it has a very generous cruve.</p>
<p>Same with me pretty much, i self-studied acids and equilibrium. I suggest physics if you know some before, since it has a more generous curve. Chemistry has a harder curve but may be easier to study from scratch.</p>
<p>No problems! just pick one and start studying... no time to waste :)
I had not even come half-ways on my IB courses when I took these tests - chem, phys (with around 1 month of self-study) and getting 800 was quite easy. As long as you take time to understand the concepts.</p>
<p>I agree, you should pick one and stick to it. I had the same problem...I wasn't sure between Chem and Bio. I picked Chem but a month before the test I switched to Bio. While Bio was def. a better choice for me and I am so glad I switched, I did lose a lot of time by being indecisive</p>
<p>If you've taken biology before and are at least familiar with some concepts, just pick up a PR or SN review book and study away. Study for a few weeks and read the entire book, then take a few practice tests. After that, you're set. </p>
<p>SAT II Bio is extremely easy, so it should not be a problem to get above a 750.</p>
<p>if i have pretty good sat II scores (750+) on world history, lit, math II, and physics, should i retake my chemistry score? i got a 670..</p>
<p>i dont know i thot bio was hard to study. i studied it thinking i was very prepared but the questions are very random and the curve isn ot generous. got a 670 . but also i havent taken ap bio either..</p>
<p>I got a 800 in Bio without taking AP Bio, its possible.</p>
<p>i'm in the same boat...i need to pick 2 for the jan date...</p>
<p>alpha2018, how did you prepare???</p>
<p>i was about 1/3 through AP chem. just got scores back and got an 800</p>
<p>It all depends on what your natural affinity is. I consider myself fairly good at Physics, and I studied rigorously for about 2 weeks before the test date, when I had learnt barely anything covered by the test besides kinematics. I ended up with a 780.</p>
<p>I spent a week adjusting to Physics SAT II from British syllabus and I got an 800</p>