For top schools (other than Georgetown), is there any reason to send more than two subject test scores? I’m looking for thoughts on sending two 800s (Math II and a science) vs two 800s and a 750 (in another science).
Ours has two 800s in M2 and a science and they’re done. Georgetown isn’t on the list, but even if it were I don’t think we’d tell them to take a third subject test.
Just send the 2 800’s. You won’t get any bonus points for sending in a third score.
In this particular example, send the 800’s and call it a day. More does not equal better; the 750 will not earn double bonus points.
One valid reason not for admissions, but more to get the paperwork out of the way and not have to pay for additional score reports later - if the 3rd is a foreign language and the school uses Subject Test scores for placement/exemption
Note Georgia Tech gives one semester of chemistry credit for SAT Chemistry Subject exam scores of 750 or higher. Case Western offers more merit to students with high Subject exam scores so submit your scores to all schools, even the ones that do not require those exams.
Thanks for your replies. We’ll send the two.
Interesting that GT gives specific course credit for SAT subject tests in chemistry (680) and US history (710), generic humanities credit for literature (750), and generic history credit for world history (710).
http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/academics/undergraduate/credit-tests-scores/sat-ii-subject-tests/
I wonder how many kids use subject test for credit rather than AP. Are there other schools that give course credit for subject tests?
Seems like the most common uses of SAT subject tests besides admissions are:
A. Lower level math placement (i.e. whether the student is ready for calculus or needs to take remedial courses before taking calculus).
B. Foreign language placement.
Since SAT subject tests are supposed to be based on regular high school level material (rather than advanced material that approximates college frosh level material), it seems odd to give college credit for them.
But it may be that they are getting used less these days, since fewer colleges require or recommend them than in the past.
I’m also surprised that Georgia Tech gives course credits for SAT subject tests, even though the courses they give credits for are very basic. Are they trying to encourage students, especially Georgia students to take more SAT subject tests?