<p>Can i learn biology and physics from scratch for the subject tests in october in time?</p>
<p>I have some background in both. But not a lot. I really want an 800 on physics as well.</p>
<p>The only thing I am doing this summer is studying for ACT along with subject tests. Because I am not taking formal ACT classes, my schedule is really flexible.</p>
<p>Yes, of course.</p>
<p>Of course you can. Physics has a nice curve so an 800 is not impossible.
Bio is harder because of the curve but Barrons is enough to get a really good score</p>
<p>Of course, don’t take physics lightly just because of its curve. Your best chance at the physics exam would be to study it at the AP level (Physics B) throughout the year. Two birds with one stone: Prepare for the AP exam and you can diagnose what you lack and prepare for the subject test. This should provide you the highest chance of getting an 800 if you really want to put in the effort.</p>
<p>@Godot17 I don’t remember, does Physics B involve calculus? I took Physics C - Mechanics a couple years ago and you need some calculus.</p>
<p>If it does, you can essentially skip all the calculus-involved questions.</p>
<p>No, Physics B doesn’t even touch calculus and my Physics teacher would get after me in jest for bringing that “math filth” into his classroom.</p>
<p>Also, a basic understanding for the intuition of calculus and a little calculus-based physics might help you out. On the other hand, if you’re not careful, it could also confuse you enough to kill your chances of an 800…</p>