below 700 on Physics

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<p>does it really hurt if I get below 700 on Physics?</p>

<p>I’m taking a regular physics and learned only 3 chapters at school… (yes, only 3 chapters…kinematics, dynamics, and the work stuff).</p>

<p>I started self-stuyding few weeks ago and had no major difficulties…</p>

<p>I didn’t get to electric, magnetic, optics, and modern physics… and I got 680 on one of the Kaplan tests without timing…</p>

<p>but seeing the May test thread, it seems the test is rather difficult.</p>

<p>so…anyway back to my original question…does it really hurt if I get below 700? I mean compared to other tests since this one has such a huge curve.</p>

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<p>Do you have to take the test now? It’s probably not a good idea to take the test if you don’t think you are going to score well. The SAT subject tests are considered “easy” in the sense that if you got let’s say a 770 you would be in the 80 something percentile for certain tests. Of course this varies by test but physics has one of the easiest curves and if you score under 700 your percentile will be really low.</p>

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<p>I got 700 the last time and am repeating. Below 700 is of no use in Physics.:(:):<:>:O:D</p>

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<p>:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D: learnt smiley</p>

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<p>is the curve so generous because the test is so hard?</p>

<p>does that mean physics is the most difficult subject test?</p>

<p>don’t get it</p>

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<p>Physics can be mastered if you know the concepts. I thought Chemistry was more difficult the time I took the test but it varies among people.</p>