<p>To provide some background, I'm currently enrolled in APUSH and AP Chemistry; as such, I've registered for the June 1st SAT Subject Tests in US History and Chemistry. I'm very strong in APUSH MC, while my Chemistry base (geddit) isn't nearly as solid (I had some difficulty on the AP MC if you're wondering). So I'm having some misgivings about Chemistry. I already have an 800 in Biology E under my belt -- how much would an 800 in Chemistry bolster my application?</p>
<p>Basically, I want to maximize my chances of an 800 on US History, so I'm wondering whether investing time in studying for the SAT Chemistry during these two weeks will be worth it.</p>
<p>Depending on your college, the Chemistry may not make a difference. Usually, one science is enough. Focusing on the history may be your best bet.</p>
<p>Be warned that the chemistry subject test has a pretty brutal curve. While there are only 75 questions, there is a section of questions that have 3 parts, so that there is a total of 85 points. You generally can miss only 2 or 3 to get an 800, but you can miss 9-12 to get an 800 on the physics test. The T/F/CE section can really be a killer.</p>
<p>If you don’t feel strong in chemistry, but do feel strong in history, then I would just do the history test. You already have an 800 in a science.</p>
<p>To my knowledge (which is limited!), Georgetown is the only school that still <em>requires</em> three subject tests. If it’s not on your list AND if you are not planning to go into a STEM field, I would only do the History since you seem to feel more confident about it. However, I think if you are thinking about STEM, I would do the Chemistry or Math II.</p>