burnin' Q about SAT II's

tito_08
Sat, 17 Feb 2007 14:21:00 +0000

My dilemma: My relatively selective dream school “highly recommends” that an applicant take 3 standardized tests (like AP, SAT II’s, etc.) other than the SAT I, in order to “demonstrate ability.” They recommend that an applicant take one math-related test, and two others in “areas of strength.” I’ll be taking the AP English Language exam come May. I’m unsure about which other tests to take-and just so you know, I’m dreadful when it comes to math. My math SAT score was horrid. My school only has a few AP classes (Spanish-which is too late for me to take, English-which I’m already in, and Calc-I’ll be in that class next year, I’m in Trig/PreCal right now).

Since my school has such limited offerings for “advanced” classes, should I bother taking any SAT II’s at all, in order to fulfill this college’s “recommendation?” Especially since I highly doubt any of my “other” classes (Chemistry, U.S. History, etc.) would prepare me for any questions that might be on the corresponding SAT II exam…