AtypicalAsian

I am thinking of applying as a computer science major next year. Currently, I am a high school junior with a projected UC GPA of a little over 4.3. Good ECs, lots of volunteer work and leadership. 16 semesters of UC approved AP HONORS courses taken from sophomore to senior year.

However, I have no SAT SUBJECT TESTS. I am in calculus so I will have to re-learn pre calc stuff to do good on math II. I took physics A last year and got A/A but I will need significant reviewing to do good on that subject test too.

What should I do? All responses appreciated. Any more info needed?

By the way, I am the typical statistic: Asian male, middle class, southern California resident.

AtypicalAsian

I have just stumbled upon computer programming. How is this different?

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Soccer4kk

math 2.. i found it easier after the first month of calc

AtypicalAsian

Thanks for replying.
Did you do any self studying?

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wpgm51

I agree with the Math 2 idea. I took it in May while I was taking calculus AB, and I did well on it (780) with just a little bit of self study such as rememorizing some of the formulas that you are taught in precalculus. I would also recommend taking the physics test, but I would defiantly review for it if you haven't used the material in a while. Also, if you are taking any AP science classes this year, such as AP chem, I would wait to take a subject test in your AP subject until the May test. That way, the information will be fresh in your mind as you study for the AP test.

AtypicalAsian

How much of the equations will I have to know (sum difference etc...)

And will I have to know the unit circle well? (It takes me a while to know the functions like sin pi/3...)

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wpgm51

Yes, it does help to have the unit circle memorized. While you will have your calculator, memorizing some of the basic trig functions will help you move faster through the test and speed is an essential component on the SAT 2. As for formulas to memorize, I would know some basic trig identities (double/ half angle formula) and the laws of sines and cosines. I would also brush up on some of your geometry theorems. For a more comprehensive list, I would recommend getting a prep book from either a used book store or your local library. They should have a more complete list of what you need to know.

nobuta1997

Sounds just like me.

I found it's a little bit difficult to deal with "pi/3" or other stuff like that. Instead, "60 degrees" will make sense for me.

But anyway, I don't think mastering the unit circle is necessary — once you've got the idea "pi rad = 180 degrees," it would be quite straightforward.

(Actually, the trig functions are really challenges for me.)

BTW, I'm interested in computer science too.

Soccer4kk

i took it the first time after intro and canceled the test cause i couldn't finish. I took it again in the middle of calc and memorized all the geometry stuff (which was tricky for me) and got an 800

AtypicalAsian

Soccer4kk: what do you mean by intro. And did you have any specific means to memorize them? Thanks.

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Soccer4kk

intro analysis... its like precalc in my school.
i did barrons tests twice and took note of the geometry

AtypicalAsian

Thanks! I've heard of barron. I think they so sat too.

Any other information would be kindly appreciated.

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