Less than a month to study, which SAT2 would you take?

Test Preparation
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<p>I have very poor SAT2 scores, 660 math1, 640 US history.</p>

<p>I am applying to top tier schools, and these low scores might hurt me. Plus, somewhere like Northwestern recommends taking 3. </p>

<p>I have one last chance to take an SAT2, in December. I have not studied for anything, but I really want to go and get a good score that might redeem my other scores a little bit. The question is, which SAT2 can I study for in less than a month (around 3 weeks I think), and get at least a 740ish on? Anything over 700 would be good. </p>

<p>Suggestions/experiences?</p>

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<p>Depends on what you’re good in. Generally the easiest-to-study SATs are the Maths and subjects that you’ve taken Honors/AP classes and done well in. </p>

<p>Based on my experiences, I’d say Physics would be fairly easy to study for. You should be able to get most of the general concepts in the time you have.</p>

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<p>Take the Math II</p>

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<p>I prepped for Math II and Biology in 2 weeks.
If I can, you can too.</p>

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<p>I prepped for math II in 2 days and got 770. It is a hard test, but you’ve most likely done it all before so it will be review.</p>

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<p>Take chinese with listening. Don’t take any tests in which you feel confident or have prior background. Oh, don’t search the forums, either, there aren’t 50 other posts asking this.</p>

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<p>Ok, here’s what you do: </p>

<ol>
<li>Pick three subjects where you’ve gotten really good grades. </li>
<li>Buy the corresponding PR book for that subject</li>
<li>Lock yourself away for a good solid two weeks</li>
<li>Study and DO NOT GET DISTRACTED, 'SPECIALLY BY CC.</li>
</ol>

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<p>I did bio chem and mathII with like 10 days prep. I just read the PR books for bio and chem and i got decent scores.</p>

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<p>I thought Literature was pretty decent. but you’ll def. need a prep book.</p>

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<p>i prepared for math II for a week, but i was off from school, so that may have been a factor. either way, if you have 2 weeks, you have time. i know you didn’t get such a great score on math I, but math II has a better curve, and you’ve probably learned the stuff by now.</p>

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<p>i studied for chem in like a week, but then again i took ap chem that year, so… idk. i thought it was easy (760)</p>

<p>whatever you do… use sparknotes.com… it actually really helped me with chem.</p>

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<p>i dont recommend math2 if u’re strugging in math1.
don kno ,are u good in lit??</p>

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<p>if you read a lot or have taken the AP Lit exam and done well i would totally recommend the SAT II lit. I took it cold and got a 790. go figure.</p>

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<p>^ agreed 100% with Bostongal. I got a 5 on AP Lit, and took the SAT II completely cold (not a single practice question). I made an 800. I’m also a book nerd ;)</p>

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<p>I’d suggest bio if you have taken the class before. I reviewed for about 2 weeks with the Princeton Review book and did fairly well. I took it a year after I took the class, so I was worried I wouldn’t remeber anything, but the PR book was great.</p>