Let's debunk some SAT Subject test myths...

yafeili96
Mon, 24 Jun 2013 23:04:01 +0000

Hi Everyone! Here’s yet another topic that’s been troubling me…

Concern #1:For the subject tests, I’ve always heard that it’s best that you take 3+.

However, after checking the requirements of colleges I want to apply to, I’ve noticed that many, if not all, ask only for 2 subject tests (if you know colleges that ask for 3 or more, can you please list them?). On top of that, they usually state that only the best two scores will be evaluated. So, will 2 good scores be actually enough?

Concern #2: I read somewhere that retaking 2 (or more) subject tests is too much and a definite no-no.

I retook my 790 Math II and got a 800 the second time (I thought that I wanted to major in something math related) and was planning on retaking my 720 US History (have no interest in history at all, but just finished APUSH so decided to just get another subject test in). If I were to retake US history, would it look bad?

Question: I am for sure going to take the SAT II in Biology (I’m confident that i’ll get a good score on this one). With my Math II good to go and Biology, should I even retake US History, if I won’t be doing anything history related in my future AT ALL? I’m interested in applying to Ivy League schools.

Sorry for the rambling. Thanks for all the help!