<p>A 2400 SAT reasoning or a "2400" from subject tests, namely: Math Level 2, Literature, and Physics?</p>
<p>Reasoning, definately. Fewer people do it. It requires knowledge in math reading and writing, while u can chose which subject tests u take.</p>
<p>But wouldn't taking the 3 tests I mentioned be harder than the reasoning?</p>
<p>I dont think so. I know for me I have no shot at a 2400 for the reasoning. But I have a very good chance for sat IIs. </p>
<p>The reason is simple. You need to be good at the 3 subtests of the sat to get a 2400. But you only need to be good at 3/20 or so subject tests to get a 2400. </p>
<p>Also, the curve for subject tests eliminates the reason super-smart kids dont get 2400 all the time: careless mistakes.</p>
<p>Well, the curves are obviously easier because the material is more difficult, right?</p>
<p>yeah but it's so much easier to study for sat II's, so even though the material is more difficult you know what to expect. And if you study enough u will get an 800. On the SAT that isnt the case.
Look at the percentiles
Math II - 800 is like 90%
physics its like 88
I know not everyone takes these exams, but much more peopel get 800s on sat IIs then sections of the sat.</p>
<p>The math level 1's percentile for an 800 is 99+...does that mean it's harder than the reasoning math?</p>
<p>If you don't like the answers you get, don't ask the question :-)</p>
<p>Colleges consider the SAT performance more significant than the SAT Subject test performance, so a 2400 on the SAT would be carry more admissions weight than a 2400 on three subject tests. </p>
<p>Colleges are also "impressed" by 2200+ scores. Only on CC is a 2340 considered worthy of a score cancel and retest so "I can do better with some more studying."</p>
<p>Hmm, okay...I guess I'll focus on trying to get a reasoning 2400 instead of focusing my energy on less important subject tests. </p>
<p>Thanks, all!</p>
<p>I believe that the factor that makes the SAT more impressive is the length of time involved. Also, I imagine that the Subject Tests are much more about memory and recall than reasoning ability. That's just my view of it. Personally, I think that the SAT should incorporate harder material like that found in the Subject Tests, but I guess that's just me. Call me a masochist if you like. I just enjoy a challenge.</p>