AP Physics 1, SAT Physics, or neither?

ClaremontMom
Sun, 21 Feb 2016 17:49:59 +0000

In our experience, most of the engineering and science programs required 2 SAT subject tests. I know that Harvey Mudd does require 2 SAT subject tests. Check each website to determine what is needed. I think most of the science/engineering schools wanted Math 2 and another science — Mudd wants Math 2 and any other test.

So you are going to have to take another subject test. As for taking the AP test, I’m not sure how much the test scores count in an application process (that’s never been clear to me since official scores are never required). I’ve always thought the AP coursework mattered more to show you are taking a rigorous course load. The exams were more for college credit. (Side note: some schools like Mudd, won’t give you credit)