Which Subject Tests Should I Take?

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<p>I am going to be an upcoming junior, and the colleges I will be applying for will require 2/3 SAT Subject Tests. I was wondering which 3 subject tests to take? I will definitely take Math II next year. I am thinking about taking physics, but is physics I honors knowledge enough to make a 800 on the SAT II? I will be taking physics II senior year, but wouldn't that be too late to send the scores to colleges? I am also considering taking US History SAT next year, but how difficult is it to get a 800? I don't think my English is good enough to take the Lit SAT, and I can't really take a foreign language. What 3 SATs would you recommend? The goal is 800. Thanks!</p>

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<p>1) Math II
2) USH – It’s supposedly the easiest SAT II, and if you take it after AP US, you should be able to do very well
3) ? – Ok, this one will be a bit trickier to decide. Physics is one of the hardest SAT IIs, so if you want to take it, I would suggest either self-teaching or taking on online course on the AP curriculum. If you won’t do that, I would suggest Lit, but getting an 800 on Lit is nearly impossible.</p>

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<p>sirensong, thank you for replying! </p>

<p>physics-- i heard it was hard too but would that mean that the curve is consequently higher? for the physics, how much preparation is adequate? next year i’ll take a physics honors but the teacher’s supposedly a joke and so is the course</p>

<p>should i buy an ap textbook to prepare for it? perhaps i could take the october 2010 one and study next summer? i’m willing to do whatever to get an 800 </p>

<p>thank you once again!</p>

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<p>You could self study Bio. That’s really easy. For your 3rd choice that is.</p>

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<p>That’s a really good idea.</p>

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<p>thanks for the suggestion but i’m staying far away from biology; biology’s my worst subject
:(</p>

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<p>If you can’t do Bio or Chem, I guess physics…but I wouldn’t rule out biology. I know several people who are just ok at bio and through self studying received good scores.</p>

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<p>There’s no way you could possibly do poorly on Bio if you read some review books.</p>