<p>Ok people I wanted to know what I have to take to Major in Physics/Chemistry/Maths.</p>
<p>I know I have to take the SAT to get into Harvard so..... I thought isnt that what everyone should be taking...</p>
<p>But obviously the other type of exams are there for a certain related purpose.</p>
<p>My questions obviously is What IS the purpose for all the type of exams..including..SAT,ACt,AP,TOEFL,CC..etc anymore if you know more.</p>
<p>Also advise me on what exams I must do to Major in Physics/Chemistry/Maths.</p>
<p>-Richard-</p>
<p>SAT Reasoning Test and ACT Harvard requires that each applicant submit scores from at least one of these tests. The SAT tests a combination of achievement and reasoning; the ACT leans more toward achievement. SAT Scoring: 200-800 each section (Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing); 600-2400 total. ACT Scoring: Maximum composite score of 36 (four sections: Mathematics, Reading, English, and Science). Most unhooked acceptees have SAT scores of 2250+; many have 2300+.</p>
<p>Advanced Placement (AP) Tests These tests correspond to introductory college classes and test achievement. They do not have a significant effect on one’s application and are self-reported; scores are not required. Scoring: 1,2,3,4,5 (higher is better). </p>
<p>SAT Subject Tests Harvard requires three of these; most selective schools require merely two. They are in principle similar to AP tests but are shorter and contain no essay portions. Scoring: 200-800 for each test. </p>
<p>The testing requirements do not vary by intended concentration; just take the tests about which you feel most confident. </p>
<p>Also note that one cannot triple major at Harvard. Even double majoring is replaced with a “joint concentration,” in which the student combines two major into one. Perhaps a current student can elaborate on this.</p>
<p>So in SAT 1 which is Critical Reading,Maths or Writing… say if I do 2 of them… Does that give me a higher SAT overall score so I have more of a chance or what?</p>
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<p>For the SAT Reasoning Test (commonly referred to as SAT I), one must take all three sections – they’re all part of one test.</p>
<p>Oh so… Say I completed SAT 1 do I send my results in to Harvard as an overall SAT 1?</p>
<p>Also , for SAT 2 im thinking to do Physics,Chemistry and History.Instead of History is there a math one? If there is that would be great :)</p>
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<p>Yes, you must send SAT Reasoning Test results or ACT results.</p>
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<p>Yes, there are two math Subject Tests: Math Level 1 and Math Level 2. See [SAT</a> Subject Tests ? Practice SAT Questions](<a href=“The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board”>The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board) for a full list of tests.</p>
<p>So… sorry for my ignorance on SATs… :P</p>
<p>But is English level 1 and Maths level 1 Compulsory?</p>
<p>Then I can take Maths level 2 Physics and Chemistry as 3 subject tests to take into Harvard?</p>
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<p>There is no English Level 1. The Subject Test in Math Level 1 is not required.</p>
<p>Please re-read post #2.</p>
<p>dont alot of colleges accept all exams?</p>
<p>NZNerd: To be absolutely clear, yes, taking Math II, Physics, and Chemistry will fulfill Harvard’s Subject Tests requirement. However, because the American collegiate education is usually based in a liberal arts approach that insists on breadth. you might consider either substituting or adding a non-quantitative exam such as Literature or World History (or U.S. History, if you happen to know that subject well), thereby demonstrating your talent in these subjects, too.</p>
<p>Some things of which you should be aware: the SAT Reasoning or ACT will require about four to five hours of your day to complete all the sections. You will only be able to take one of these tests in a single sitting, thus requiring a second sitting for the Subject exams. You can take a maximum of three Subject exams at a sitting (so if decide to do a fourth you’ll need a third sitting), but you do not have to do all three in a day and can come back to take additional tests at other sittings. You will be able to re-take any exam (an unlimited number of times!) should you so choose.</p>
<p>FutureENT: The answer to your query is complicated but “No” is approximately correct. Of the schools that require tests (hundreds don’t - even some “selective” schools have made them optional) all will accept the SAT or the ACT. Of these, only a few score (generally the most competitive) require or recommend the Subject tests. Many schools will not even consider Subject tests if you submit results. And no school that I know of requires AP exam results for admission (although most look favorably on these as a sign of a self-challenging student). I believe, however, that a few schools will accept AP exam results in lieu of Subject exam scores, but this is not common.</p>