<p>This year, my schedule composed of
AP World History A-
Algebra II A-
Geometry A
English 10-AH (super honors English pretty much) B+
German II B+
Physics A</p>
<p>Next year I'll have:
AP US History
AP Chem 1 (AP Chem is separated into two years at my school, this is kind of like a weed out class)
AP Physics 1
Honor's Pre-Calculus
AP English Composition
German III</p>
<p>I figured I'd take the Math I, Physics and World History SAT II's, and next year I'd do the Chemistry, Math II and retest Physics if I bombed it.
So far, I've done pretty good on the practice tests for the ones I'm contemplating this year. </p>
<p>Please look up the testing requirements of the colleges which interest you. Most colleges don’t require any at all and the most selective schools typically require 2. For engineering programs, they may specify which two. You really don’t have to take every test. And why on earth would you take a physics test as a sophomore when you are planning to take more physics as a junior? Also, there is absolutely no point in taking both math 1 and math 2 since if they require 2, they of course want them in different subjects. If you are qualified to take math2 (done the relevant coursework), they will probably prefer to see that. Why take an exam they don’t want as a sophomore?</p>
<p>If you feel you are strong in world history and that you want to show this to colleges, then take the world history exam this year. You are not prepared to take the others. Don’t put scores you will regret on your record. Next year, do math2, and I would pick either chem or physics, depending on school requirements or what you feel stronger in.</p>
<p>I’d take Physics now because I have a great understanding of Physics now, and AP Physics takes two years to get all the information needed to do the SAT II for Physics. I would already have been accepted and into my college by the time I finish AP Physics. I wouldn’t want to take it next year, as I would have forgotten everything I learned in regular Physics that isn’t covered in AP Physics 2.
Math I would just be a “why not?” test. I’m already qualified for it, and if the score is bad I can just retake it, but a bad score would surprise me as I’ve done well on practice tests. </p>
<p>You should also consider that taking 3 tests in the same day can be fatiguing. That is another reason to consider doing one now and two next year. Make sure you check the grading of these tests. The curve on math 1 is unforgiving. Compare your expected scores to the typical scores of your target schools.</p>
<p>Taking World History this year makes sense as you will be just done with the AP. You may add Physics to it if you want as it only costs you $10 more for the second subject. Math2 and Chem next year (Junior) are great too. You may be able to do better in Physics SAT2 after AP Physics too. Taking 3 subject tests in the same sitting is not a big deal as each one is only 1 hour long and they are all MC. Nevertheless, you want want to prioritize the subjects when you are taking the test. You can always skip one or 2 subject tests on site if you feel tired.
You know you only need 2-3 SAT2 scores for any schools in the US. With these 4 subjects, you pretty much cover all possible SAT2 requirements.</p>
<p>I’m skeptical that you will do better on physics this year than you would after a year of Physics 1, but if that’s how you feel, then go ahead and try it. I still think if you are definitely planning to take math 2, that math 1 is kind of pointless. Since you’re considering taking both physics and chem, I’m guessing that a STEM major is possible, and so I think colleges would prefer to see math 2 from you. I can’t recall if math 2 is generally a requirement for engineers or not, but you should look into that if engineering is a possibility.</p>
<p>AP Physics 1 only covers a portion of what is on the test.
By the time I finish AP Physics 1, it will have been nearly a year and a half since I learned about concepts that physics 1 doesn’t cover.</p>
<p>Since it is only ~$10 difference, I think you should try the Physics test too. If you do well, you don’t need to take it in Junior or you may retake it for a better score. Particularly, you don’t have that many AP exam to prepare this year.</p>