<p>Hey everyone I am a junior in high school and the schools I have been looking at (MIT and CMU) require a subject test from both science and math.</p>
<p>What would you all recommend is the best to score the highest on? I was thinking physics but haven't taken it since freshman year I don't remember much and would a review guide suffice for studying all that is needed, if so which one?</p>
<p>Also what is the difference between Math I and MAth II? Which would MIT or CMU recommend? And which review book would be good for these also?</p>
<p>I am attempting to self study this summer and this year to be fully prepared. My dream is to get into one f these schools and I will not give up!
Thanks for all your help</p>
<p>Math II is easier to score higher on, and just usually looks better than Math I, despite the fact that Math I is more difficult to get an 800 in. Most people recommend Barrons for Math II, but you could also use practice tests from Princeton or another test company, which are closer in difficulty to the real exam. The Princeton exams are pretty similar, but I’ve also used McGraw-Hills and the Official SAT Subject Tests Guide in Math.</p>
<p>That is what I was thinking. However, will strictly studying review books for either of these tests be enough? Are all the concepts covered. For math I should be fine because by the time I take the test I will be enrolled in AP Calc BC; however, when I take the Physics test I will only be a quarter into my AP Physics class.</p>
<p>You only need up to Pre-Calculus for Math II, and probably a class lower for Math I. Being enrolled in a Calculus class wouldn’t necessarily be advantageous. You should be sure that you’re studying review books (yes, they should be enough) and making sure you’re covering all the concepts listed in these books. The most important thing to do is take practice tests, not simply reviewing concepts. </p>
<p>I’m not sure about Physics, but since you might be rusty I would suggest that you start studying earlier in the summer and take a practice test/diagnostic test to see where you’re at. AP Physics isn’t necessary to do well, but it would certainly help. You should probably take it December (or I guess earlier, if you’re applying ED or EA anywhere) so that you cover as much of Physics in your class as possible.</p>
