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Old 04-04-2008, 04:23 PM   #1
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Should I take another Sat2 test?

I'm currently a junior. I'm planning on taking Math2 in may, and SAT1 in June. I have taken SAT2 Chinese (i'm native) and Chem, got 800 on both. My question is, should I go for another test? I currently have AP Bio and Physics B AP, so if I were to take another test, it will probably be one of the two. And also, when should I take them? I could add them on to may, but the thing is, I'm also taking 5 AP tests this year, which are also in may. Plus I need to study for the SAT1, so I don't know if I can allocate the time to study for another SAT2 test in may. I know for UC's only two SATII's are required, but for many Ivies three are required. But since I technically will have 3 by my senior year, is it worth it to take another SAT2? thanks for the help guys.
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Old 04-04-2008, 04:37 PM   #2
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i would probably take physics if were you because the curve is much nicer. but i guess you just have to decide which one you are better at.
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Old 04-04-2008, 05:04 PM   #3
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3 is enough...
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Old 04-05-2008, 03:59 PM   #4
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If you're applying to places that require 3 SAT II's, I would take another one. Since Chinese is your native language, I don't think the schools will count your score in it.
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Old 04-05-2008, 04:18 PM   #5
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they will count the score..there is no rule against it.
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Old 04-05-2008, 06:49 PM   #6
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I stand corrected. I simply don't think it shows much that you can do well on a language test that is designed for students learning the language as a second language, if you are a native speaker of the language in question.
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Old 04-05-2008, 07:06 PM   #7
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thats probably true
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Old 04-13-2008, 04:56 AM   #8
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hmm... Does it help to take more SATII's than required? For example, if a school requires 2 SATII's, do they just consider the 2 top ones, or do they also look at the other ones as well?
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Old 04-13-2008, 12:59 PM   #9
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They consider the top 2 scores.
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Old 04-13-2008, 01:28 PM   #10
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Yeah, they only consider the top 2.

Unless you are using them for placement or something, I see no reason to take another science SAT II on top of your 800 in chemistry, which is very impressive. If you are gonna take another SAT II, I would recommend something else, probably something covered by one of the APs you are taking or by an AP you have taken in the past. A history, a language (in which you are not native), or literature. Something like that.
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Old 04-14-2008, 03:01 PM   #11
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You are fine with these 3 SAT II's. Totally fine.
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