<p>So I'm a Junior in High School and I'm looking right now as to which SAT Subject Tests I should take (I am currently aiming for UC Davis, and while Davis doesn't require SAT Subject Tests, it'll definitely help out as well as open the realm of possibilities for other colleges) and I'm looking at three out of these four:</p>
<p>Math Level 2
Biology
Literature
U.S. History</p>
<p>This year, I've taken AP Calculus, Anatomy & Physiology, AP Language and Composition, and AP US History. I want to pursue a medical career, but since the only science class I took was Anatomy & Physiology, not an AP class, I'm not sure if I should take it. What should I do?</p>
<p>Math 2 and Biology should suffice, but if you could study molecular biology over the summer and then take the test it could be positive. Chemistry would be even better. You should have a science and Math 2 at a minimum. My son took Math 2, Molecular Biology, and Physics for Electrical Engineering. Any science was required plus either math as a minimum. But, some schools required Math 2 and at least one required. Physics. Some students don’t check each school’s requirements and end up not applying because they didn’t take the right tests for the majors or schools they want. You can take subject tests in January of your senior year, but that is cutting it close and should be reserved for supplemental tests only with arrangements for the delivery options that will allow scores to arrive in time to be considered. For science and engineering majors, Math 2 and Physics probably would cover every school for minimum requirements but check to be sure. For premed, sub either bio or chem for physics if you want–but check to be sure with each and every school and major you plan to apply for.</p>
<p>Remember, you don’t have to take a class in school to take an. SAT II or AP exam on the subject. Taking tests in subjects you have never studied under a teacher and getting good scores is a plus. My son’s school basically didn’t teach him any physics due to an unqualified and drug addicted teacher. Toward the end of the year , they walked her out, let the kids out if taking the IB test, and gave grades as though they had taught IB Physics. So, I yanked him back to homeschool and let him teach himself physics and other topics, do research at the observatory, taught him some courses I am qualified to teach, and applied for college. He took the Physics test in January while on a trip to visit a college and got an 800. Don’t be afraid of self study. You could also take a course at the community college over the summer oronline. You could take a course free through MIT, but there is no grading. You don’t have to be a high school grad to take community college courses. Just audit ir ask if you can sit in. My son was allowed to sit in with special permission from board members or department heads. It helps if you are advanced and offer to volunteer in the department in some way though they are unlikely to ask you to do so.</p>