How many Sat II subject tests should I take? - Page 2

sebross · 05-10-2009, 04:18 PM

I took only two, Math II and Physics. Did okay on physics (720), but math could definitely have been better (630). Still, I was accepted to Wharton. I was afraid the math score would be by downfall, but it seems it wasn't. Probably my 770 SAT I math score helped there, or they took into consideration that I as an international applicant wasn't used to American standardized testing. I don't know. But as long as Penn officially only requires two, I assume that would be acceptable.

cchang44 · 05-25-2009, 12:50 AM

Bwabwa has a good point. Quality over quantity.

They only require two, but do as many as you can score well on.

logan1292 · 06-03-2009, 10:04 AM

I have taken the ACT and I am confident with my score for that. Do you advise that I still take subject tests for Penn even though it says that they "may" not be required if ACT is taken?

jojochan · 06-28-2009, 12:27 PM

sebross:
It's people like you who give me hope for my application!!!!

Thanks alot seriously your post made my day..
Although i did not score 700s for my maths 1, i hope in my 2nd try i will.
I scored 690 on my maths 2 so I hope that will make up for it? Eventhough it's not a very high score compared to all the 800s out there...:S
Congrats on getting into Wharton!

SusieBra · 06-30-2009, 06:20 AM

I would take as many as you can handle. That's what I did. Basically, if you take the class, you can take the SATII test and show the extra SATII score.

AdamWest · 06-30-2009, 01:39 PM

Logan that's exactly what I did... took the ACT, was happy with my score, and didn't worry about more testing. If you're confident with the ACT score, just send that in and be done.

SusieBra · 07-20-2009, 09:35 PM

I took as many as I could handle.

RAlec114 · 08-02-2009, 05:32 PM

2 is average..... 3 is a very solid/good number, 4 is impressive, 5 is over the top

aim all 750+!

breaker746 · 08-25-2009, 08:00 AM

Just get 3 good scores (above 700, more realistically.) Take more if you aren't satisfied, but send 3 good scores.

mema · 10-04-2009, 03:55 PM

The Wharton website stated: Candidates to the Wharton School are encouraged to take a Mathematics Subject test.

For those who chose to submit only the ACT with Writing results (in lieu of SAT I and 2 Subject Tests), did you also submit the Math Subj Test just because it was "encouraged" (and hence, the results of SAT I along with all other Subj Tests taken all in one College Board report) -- in other words, ended up submitting everything that you have taken (ACT with Writing, SAT and Subj tests) ?

Any advice on just stay on course with submitting only the ACT with Writing [math subj test was mid-600's and SAT I results were not as good as ACT w/ Writing] ? Your thoughts and suggestions will be much appreciated.