Having problems with what subject tests to take for engineering :(

Au1997
Mon, 23 Jun 2014 05:03:45 +0000

Hi! So I’m a rising senior, planning on applying to colleges as an engineering major (thinking electrical right now). I’m planning on applying to some top tier schools that require 2 subject tests. I know for engineering the Math 2 SAT II test and a science SAT II test are highly recommended, basically expected, but I have some issues.

At my HS, I’m on track for the IB diploma. I finished Math SL this year, so I’m confident I’m prepared for the Math 2 test, but my problem comes with the science. I took Biology HL junior year but I have only finished one of two years of study that will conclude with my senior year, so I don’t feel comfortable taking the Biology SAT II. I’m taking Physics SL in senior year, but have little prior knowledge in the area so I definitely don’t want to take the Physics SAT II. I took Chemistry SL in junior year but chemistry is definitely not my strong suit and I’m afraid of what a Chemistry SAT II score would look like for me.

I don’t know what to do about this science SAT II because I know I will be at a disadvantage if I don’t report a science score as an engineering applicant, but I don’t feel I could put up a good score in any of the three sciences right now. I was thinking about taking the French and Literature subject tests as well if that makes a difference.

Should I go for a science or just stick with Math II and Lit/French?