<p>Over the next two years, I plan to take the Biology, Chemistry, USH, and Math 2 Subject Tests. For the first three of the aforementioned tests, it's pretty clear to me that I should take them after the AP classes of the same names. However, I'm not sure if I should take Math 2 after sophomore year (Math Analysis) or junior year (AP Calc BC). Suggestions?</p>
<p>I hear (haven’t taken) that the Math II test has some Pre-Calc on it. So, if your math analysis class covers such things, go ahead and take it if you feel comfortable.</p>
<p>Math Analysis is advanced Precalculus with some Calculus concepts. </p>
<p>Thanks for the suggestion. Has anyone had success taking the Math 2 SAT II after a Precalculus course (750+)? And what review books are recommended?</p>
<p>Math 2 is mostly precalculus and trigonometry so take it after Math Analysis rather than calculus as Math 2 does not have any calculus on it.</p>
<p>EDIT: I recommend Barron’s review book to prepare for the Math 2 SAT II as Barron’s tests are harder than the real one so if you do well on Barron’s you will probably do very well on the real exam. I’ve taken Honors Precalculus with Trigonometry and took the Math 2 subject test in june last year, scoring an 800.</p>
<p>Only need 2 subject tests bro. Anymore is a waste of your time and money.</p>
<p>Thank you very much, Apoc314. The Barron’s book was the only test prep you used?</p>
<p>@essay2011: I figure that good scores on the extra SAT IIs will show that I am proficient in those areas (as well as versatility).</p>
<p>Take it AFTER you’ve taken pre-calc. My counselor said the Math II test was identical to my pre-calculus course, so I took it without studying. When I got my scores, I was dismayed with a 680. I waited a year until after I took Calculus (irrelevant), and this time I STUDIED. I read through a book and took three or so practice tests. This time I got an 800.</p>
<p>It just goes to show that STUDYING is what makes the difference. But having taken pre-calc definitely helps so you don’t need to teach yourself new material.</p>
<p><strong>take 3, some schools require it (</strong>one**) Sorry. I know Georgetown does want three, and I think Harvard used to. But if you’re not applying to others, than just take two. Three’s nice because you can pick your top 2 (they only look at your top 2). Most incoherent post ever. Sorry!</p>
<p>Thanks Rush10. I’ll definitely be sure to study. Did you use Barron’s as well?</p>
<p>StudiousMaximus, I only used Barron’s to prep for the test, but my precalculus course was sufficient enough that I only needed to take the practice tests to just touch up on some fuzzy areas of the test I needed to review.</p>
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<p>I have a similar experience. I just went through each of the Barron’s tests, & thoroughly reviewed each one. My scores were: 640, 660, 680, 720, 740 (not in that particular order). Ended up with an 800.</p>