April 2012 - Which subject tests should I take? Really undecided :(

athena1002
Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:30:52 +0000

I’m currently a high school junior, and I’ve already taken the Chem and World History SATIIs last year. I really liked my Chem score but not my World History one.

This year, I’m really undecided about which ones I should take to show my “breadth of their academic interests…” I’m really hoping to apply early action for an Ivy next year. Currently, I’m signed up for the Biology E/M and US History Subjects for May 5, but people keep telling me to take the Math II as well (even my guidance counselor). I’m a bit worried about taking three subjects in one sitting…

For the Harvard website (because it’s probably the most selective), they require two Subjects and they say, “Students should not submit two Subject Tests in mathematics to meet this requirement.” But that doesn’t really tell you much about which ones to take… :(

I hoping to major in Humanities in the future. Should I do the “english” subject instead? I’m currently taking Ap Bio, Ap Us History, Pre-Calc Honors, and Ap Language. So, I’m not sure whether or not I’ll be prepared for either the Math II or English Subjects.

Please help out!! Sorry for the long post…Everyone is completely freaking me out.

Thank you so much!!