<p>So the situation currently is that none of the school's i am looking at require, or even recommend, SAT Subject tests. </p>
<p>My list currently is:</p>
<p>University of Delaware (In state)
Penn State
Northeastern
Case western</p>
<p>My one and only SAT score is a 1730. I have brought my practice tests, over the summer, up to around a 2100. My question is should I focus solely on boosting this score, or should I also study for & take 2 subject tests to better my application ? Just for reference, it's pretty strong already (tons of ECs, 3.7 unweighted, 5th in class out of 420, numerous varsity sports, etc.).
Are the subject tests worth my time?</p>
<p>Well, it’s really up to you. I would recommend that if you are a senior, you should focus on improving your SAT I score. I’ve seen a lot of seniors trying to juggle their SAT I and SAT IIs together and for most people, it usually ends up hurting one or more of their scores. Unless you’re confident that you can get 700+ on one of those SAT II tests, I wouldn’t recommend taking time away from your SAT I.</p>
<p>I knew a senior who was trying to take her last SAT I in October and SAT II Math 2 in November. She had a really hard time with that and her SAT I score only went up around 60 points, but she did get a 800 on the SAT II MAth2. It’s not impossible and some people are able to handle it, so it depends on how much risk you’re willing to take.</p>
<p>Personally, if it’s not necessary for admission, you should put it off until you have all the necessities taken care of.</p>
<p>Are you a rising sr?</p>
<p>Are you sure that those are the only 4 schools you’ll be applying to or is there a possibility you’ll add a school that requires or recommends Subject tests?</p>
<p>Thanks for the replies. I am a rising senior. There is definitely a possibility of increasing my list to include more school, either on the same level as the listed ones or slightly above. I doubt, however, that any future colleges I may consider will require any subject tests.</p>
<p>Are the subject tests even necessary unless you’re applying to an ivy league?</p>
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<p>Taking the ACT may be worth a try, since some students do significantly better on the ACT (while others do significantly better on the SAT).</p>
<p>In terms of the subject tests, do any of the schools you will apply to even consider them?</p>
<p>On college board, it is listed that Northeastern recommends subjects tests “for some” applicants. Other than that, however, no other schools consider them.</p>
<p>Have you checked Northeastern’s web site to see if you are among the “some applicants” it recommends subject tests for?</p>
<p>Look specifically into what programs you’re interested in at each school. Some majors may recommend/require you to take subject tests. If not, I’d suggest studying to improve your SAT I score.</p>