Ok, so none of the schools I plan on applying to require subject tests. Money is not an issue—time is. I’ve already proven that stats-wise, I am competitive at any top school. With this covid mess going on, even though I’m not applying next cycle, it seems like the whole standardized testing landscape has changed. I need a final verdict on whether or not I should take these exams—physics will take quite a bit of studying.
I plan on applying to quite a few schools who used to “recommend” subject tests prior to this crazy cycle. Need more input—thanks. I could also just take Math 2 and not physics.
Edit: just looked at Cornell’s site which said that subject tests will not be looked at for both the 2020 and 2021 cycles. I assume some other schools will do the same? It seems like Harvard and Princeton will still be recommending them for my cycle. Everything is confusing.