<p>So far, I've taken Chemistry (770) and US History (790). I plan on majoring in chemistry, and the schools I'm applying to so far are Northwestern, UChicago, WashU, Yale, Rice, Johns Hopkins, and a couple more of similar caliber. I'm considering taking Math II in December, but I'm not sure how well I would do on it. If I scored in the 700's, how much would this add to my application? If I didn't take it, would it hurt me in any way? I know these schools don't require more than 2, but I feel like since I'm majoring in a science-related area, I should be taking a math test, too. </p>
<p>Thanks for reading!</p>
<p>If you don’t take it, it won’t hurt you because you’ve met the testing requirements for all the schools, but if you do take it and score somewhere in the 700’s, you will be a slightly more competitive applicant - note the use of the word “slightly” - test scores aren’t everything. Good luck with all those schools!</p>
<p>^I agree. Also, if you are going to take a 3rd subject test, take it in another field of study (not science or history, as you’ve already done those). Try math II, literature, or a foreign language.</p>
<p>If you popped a 770 in Chem you should find MATH II a BREEZE.</p>
<p>yeah, def try math2, and if you go to the test center again, you can also try math1 (id say you could get 750 cold, 780+ if you studied), and maybe even retake chem, but if you study (use barrons for material, and CB + sparknotes, and maybe mcgraw hill for practice tests) for the math2, 800 should be a breeze, the curve is nice</p>
<p>Don’t ever take Math I. The curve is extremely harsh compared to that of Math II, which you can get 800 on even if you get around 5 wrong. Also, Ivies and other top tiers prefer seeing Math II.</p>
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What does chem havta do with math mate?</p>
<p>I’m in the same situation as the OP. Scored a 780 on Biology, and 800 on US History, but I don’t know if I should take a third test. I’ve met the requirements for all the colleges i’ll be applying to, but I don’t know if taking a third (probably Math 2) would help much.</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice everyone! I’ll probably go ahead and take Math II, then.</p>
<p>Is a graphing calculator really needed in math 2? Really would like to hear the comments. Thanks!!</p>
<p>^In my opinion, yes. A graphing calculator will make your life SO MUCH EASIER. When you have to solve an equation like 6^x=1794 by hand using change of base and s–t you probably don’t remember, you’re going to want to be able to graph that and find intersection/zero points with a graphing calculator. Or if you had a CAS (like I did with my TI-89), you can just type in solve(6^x=1794,x) and your calculator will spit out your answer.</p>
<p>While a CAS is optional (it helped me finish 20 minutes early, for what that’s worth), I believe that a graphing calculator that can find zeros is essential if you want to avoid silly mistakes and finish in time.</p>