<p>Hi! I've already taken MATH II and Chem and got the scores I wanted. I am now signed up to take physics SAT II in October. I am going to be a senior this fall semester and was under the impression that some colleges still required three subject tests. However after some surfing on the web I found out that all colleges only require two at a max. However, they are still "preferred" or beneficial to have more. The thing is I haven't taken AP physics and have been self studying. I've run through baron's and took the official released one from 2006 1st edition. I missed nine and the curve allows you to miss twelve. Should I take this test? Would it give me that much of an edge to have a third one? And what happens if I bomb and get a sub 750? I'm looking at schools like Harvard and Stanford. Also how up to date is that curve of -16 points for 800? Thanks in advance for any input and help.</p>
<p>Somehow, I doubt that the way the Subject Tests are scored have changed that much in the past five years. Also, a 750 isn’t bad for the Physics SAT II. Since you’re already signed up for it, I think you should just take it. ESPECIALLY if you’re looking at Harvard and Stanford and other Ivy League/Ivy-Level schools.</p>
<p>I mean, all the other applicants will have three, right?</p>
<p>pColleges that require subject tests require only two. Georgetown does not require subject tests but recommends three (and it might as well be an actual requirement because if you don’t submit three you are supposed to explain why you did not). Johns Hopkins also does not require subject tests but recommends three (and for it that is truly a recommendation not a requirement). Those are the only two for which you need to consider submitting three. Most that require two actually consider only the highest two tests for admission if you submit more than two and thus there is no “preference” for more than two. Having math II and Chem means you can apply to any college that requires two including applying for engineering. In other words, you have no need to take physics unless you want to meet the recommendations of Georgetown and Johns Hopkins. Harvard requres two not three. Stanford by the way requires none. It does recommend two.</p>