<p>I have a quick question. I am planning on applying to several very competitive schools, but I am defiantly more into humanities and will have nothing to do with math and science in college, so why in the world should I take a Math Subject Test? I ask this because it seems like it is a given that everybody takes a math subject test, is there a reason for this? do colleges prefer math?</p>
<p>Probably because most of the math on there just requires simple logic.</p>
<p>I'd like to hear more responses on this matter.</p>
<p>I'm in a similar situation. I've checked the test requirements for all the schools to which I plan on applying (also fairly selected schools, if that's relevant), and none of them specifically require a Math Subject Test; most recommend or require 2-3 of your choice.</p>
<p>Would it reflect badly on my application if I don't plan on majoring in engineering/math and submitted history, science, and language SAT Subject Test scores but no math?</p>
<p>The SAT II Math tests aren't quite as specialized as other tests are, such as U.S. History, Biology (even two different kinds for that test), etc. It has a lot of basic skills, rather than specific knowledge of a particular subject. That's probably why lots of people take it; many kids don't take Chemistry to graduate, or Literature, but everyone has to do math. It's pretty universal I guess.</p>
<p>I did terribly on Math II and will consequently find another one to attempt, hopefully.</p>
<p>And I doubt colleges will dislike that you didn't do math if you did well in the others that you picked; you knew your strengths and showed them off, which makes sense. And plus, EVERYONE does math. Being different generally helps you out. :]</p>