<p>I read in some of the posts here that better colleges dislike it when students provide math 1 results rather than math 2. But if I intend on going in medicine (not engineering) would it then be alright for me to do math 1 rather than math 2? </p>
<p>Also, does the Sparknotes test-prep scoring system have some sort of a bug? </p>
<p>Oh and lastly, how many questions can I omit in math 1 and 2 and still get an 800? 700?</p>
<p>Thanks. ;)</p>
<p>I’ve heard that the curve is better on Math 2 than Math 1. Keep in mind that medicine is not a field of undergraduate study.</p>
<p>I have heard that the curve is better on the Math 2 but I haven’t taken precalc yet. I’m taking it next year. And I’m sure if I can manage even a 600 without precalc on the Math 2 it would be a miracle. </p>
<p>As for medicine not being part of undergrad: I know but if I go for an undergrad in a school more recognized for its academic capability in medicine, say John Hopkins, rather than one known for its academic capability in engineering, say MIT, would it be alright for me to do Math 1?</p>
<p>O and I read in some posts here that the Physics SAT II is rather tough. But I did the practice questions for Physics on collegeboard’s site and I found them rather easy. Are those specific questions easy?</p>
<p>Ask the University. It really does depend on your major. If you’re a science major, they probably want Math 2 since you’ll most likely be taking calculus freshman year and precalculus skills are a must. And I haven’t taken the SAT Physics so I don’t know.</p>
<p>I did and they said any two SAT IIs will do. But let’s assume two situations involving any university. </p>
<p>Situation 1: I send Math 1 score</p>
<p>Situation 2: I send Math 2 score </p>
<p>Would either of the two situations have a better impact on my app? Or would it not matter? </p>
<p>You know, you don’t have to answer if you’re not sure, but none-the-less, thanks for your time. :)</p>
<p>Math I: get 1 wrong and no 800
Math II: get 6-7 wrong and still score an 800</p>
<p>Math II doesn’t focus on precalc. It has basic precalc, but it’s really easy - just look over radians and how to convert to degrees. Math II is mostly algebra, so if you’re good with that, then you’re good to go. </p>
<p>Math II is generally more preferred… for majoring in medicine, just make sure you score well in either bio or chem, whichever one you’re more interested in xP</p>
<p>It is easier to get an 800 in my opinion on the math 2 than the math 1 because of the curve. In regards to your question, colleges would prefer someone who is good in both math and medicine rather than just medicine. Since math 2 tests harder concepts, colleges prefer it to math 1;however, the curve accounts for the difficulty of the math 2 exam. Do math 2 so the colleges can see that you are well-rounded.</p>