Hello! I recently got accepted to Georgetown, so here is my input.
Considering they ‘strongly recomend’ 3 subject tests, you should definitely sit for 3 if you plan on applying to Georgetown. If you have 2 good subject test scores and one not-as-good score, I doubt that it will be such a significant factor in your application.
There is one exception though, and that is for EA applicants:
This below is quoted from the website:
“Notice to Early Action Applicants:
Given the Early Action deadline of November 1, the Committee on Admissions recognizes that applicants may not be able to meet the SAT Subject Test requirements. Those candidates are welcome to submit an Early Action application, and the application will be considered complete and reviewed in its entirety. Candidates applying under the Early Action plan who have not yet taken three Subject Tests should still register to take the tests in the event they are deferred from Early Action to Regular Decision. If there are extenuating circumstances which prevent an applicant from submitting three SAT Subject Test scores, the applicant should provide a written explanation to the Committee on Admissions to be included with the application.”
So basically what this means is that if you apply EA, you submit 2 subject tests, but you should be scheduled to take a third so that if you get defered, you will be able to send in another score to fill the requirement.
On a side note, saying that you ‘are not a natural test taker’ is the dumbest excuse for not scoring well. If you know the content on the SAT subject test, you will sore well. If you don’t know the material, your score will reflect it. These tests are not rocket science, nor are they ezspecially difficult; they are just designed to test your knowledge.
Also, if you are not a good test taker, then how are you in position to apply to schools like Georgetown? You must have good grades in your classes in school, which you earned through taking quizzes and tests.
Good luck!