<p>I'm a typical Asian - good at math, etc. (but does a lot of debate and mun stuff outside school too!) I also plan on studying math at university. What should my subjects tests choice be?</p>
<p>Option1:
Math II
Physics
Chemistry</p>
<p>Option2:
MathII
Physics
French with Listening</p>
<p>Option3:</p>
<p>Math II
Physics
French with Listening
Chemistry</p>
<p>I think Option 1 is too typical of Asians and will not stand out. So that's why I am asking because even though I dropped French due to IB Program, I can still prepare and am ready to prepare for it if it helps rather than taking Chem. (will go for it even though preparing French for me would take more time than chemistry, as I am taking chem class now.)</p>
<p>Thx for your advice.</p>
<p>*Is there any advantage to taking more than 3? or Is it hurtful rather?</p>
<h1>2.</h1>
<p>French is a great touch, IMO.</p>
<p>^agreed, french looks interesting</p>
<h1>2 since you won't be able to take 4 subject tests at once (and the last SAT date Harvard accepts is in january, so you're limited to 3)</h1>
<p>taking more than 3 can help, so long as you don't blow the 4th one (i.e. three 750s and a 650 doesn't look as good as just three 750s)</p>
<p>Thank you for your advice.
I am actually a junior, so that allows me time to prepare..
but what is the difference between SAT II French with Listening and SAT II French?</p>
<p>I know the latter is only reading, but is it harder? is it more favored? recognized more?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>bump... feedback greatly appreciated!</p>
<p>French with Listening is only offered in November, but it is recognized more.</p>
<p>Take as many as you feel you will excel at. Don't take a test simply because you think it will make you look more balanced if you feel you cannot do well on it. </p>
<p>Since this is a Harvard thread, I am assuming you know you should be expecting 750+ on each test you take. So as I said, if you think there are 6 subject tests out there that you can take and get that sort of score on, then party on!</p>
<p>^ Question about the 750+ on each SAT II -- I have two 800s (math II and chemistry) and a 740 in physics; that 740 is fine, right (since I have the two 800s)?</p>
<p>Close enough for rock and roll.</p>
<p>I would select Option1 and not worry about any stereotypes. It seems the most fitting for your planned major. Also, taking Option1 frees up your time rather then having it weighed down by self studying at home. This gives you more free time! Overall, I'd say it boils down to which tests you are most comfortable with taking and you're most confident that you will score highly. Good luck! :)</p>
<p>I took Option 1 and was accepted SCEA Yale. I was planning on Option 3 but backed out at the last minute due to the ridiculous vocabulary requirement of the French exam. There also aren't any good French exam preparation books, so that may be a problem if you opt for Option 2 or 3.</p>
<p>Thanks all! But a guy said that I shouldn't look I am obsessed with taking tests,, while 4th House said I should take all I am capable of.. Hmm I guess I'll do the option 1 then for sure.. and then see how far I can stretch.. ( since I now realize that french is not an easy thing to prepare for even after 3 years of classes!)
I'm an international applicant going to an international school in a french speaking country in Europe ..</p>
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^ Question about the 750+ on each SAT II -- I have two 800s (math II and chemistry) and a 740 in physics; that 740 is fine, right (since I have the two 800s)?
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<p>Come on Peytoncline, ya gotta have a bit more confidence than that.</p>
<p>where from excactly? Switzerland, Belgium?</p>
<p>I'm Austrian;)</p>