HS senior dilemma!

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<p>So I’m looking for reaches just because I might get lucky. Carnegie Mellon is definitely a reach for me but I think that their engineering program is worth trying. Heh…</p>

<p>I looked into their entrance REQUIREMENTS and saw that they required an SAT II Math (I or II) and either SAT II physics or chemistry. SHOOT I DON’T HAVE EITHER ONE! I have biology and US history. What a waste…</p>

<p>Due to scheduling conflicts I cannot take the SATs in October. Carnegie Mellon’s regular deadline is January 1 which means I have time to take both SAT IIs. The good thing is that I’m taking AP Calc and AP Chem this year. The bad thing is now I need to make a decision. Should I take the math and chemistry SAT IIs for this reach school? Is it worth it or should I look for other reach schools? (which probably will also ask for math and chemistry SAT)</p>

<p>To cram and hope (vs) to look at lower tier schools</p>

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<p>If you are applying to an engineering program that requires subject tests I would highly recommend the Math 2.
Not all ‘reach’ schools dictate which tests you submit. Do some research online. The chances of a decent mark in Chem without having the class for a full year, and without decent self preparation, will rest entirely on your natural ability to pick up information quickly and test well.</p>