<p>I’m planning on taking SAT subject tests in January, and I’m trying to figure out which ones are the easiest one when there is a short time to prepare, as in what’s the ratio of remembering things by heart to understanding and problem solving? I’ve thought about taking US History and either one of Biology. Which one E or M Biology is easier to learn in two months? I have some prior knowledge of both, and I shouldn’t have too much of a problem learning complex concepts. So is 2 months enough to learn all the memorization in Molecular or is it wiser to learn to understand the concepts ecological biology and the longer questions?</p>
<p>Also, I’m not from the U.S., do you think it would be easier to learn physics or chemistry than U.S. History, with only introductory courses in both subjects (and almost no education in U.S. history).</p>
<p>As a person who has taken both the Bio E and US History subject tests, I suggest taking Bio E (its easier then M and based mostly on basic knowledge of bio) but definitely go over your basic understanding of all the bio topics. On the other hand I wouldn’t suggest taking US History. Its all memorization of US history, legislation and political events from Early Civilizations until our present administration (or at least close to it). Way to much info to cover with a short period of time, lots of other things to do and no intensive background in US history (like that of a good AP US class or a particular interest in the subject).</p>
<p>Something to keep in mind, taking a science and a math would have you set for any college application. Colleges usually want two different subjects and some even require a math or science test.</p>
<p>I suggest listening to crash course videos on youtube (they helped me study for the subject tests and the AP tests).</p>
<p>Thanks for the info. So if I’m applying to an Ivy league college, is mathematics level 1 out of the question? Does it have to be level 2 to have any realistic value?</p>