Not attending the SAT

Test Preparation
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<p>I am a Canadian student who wanted to study in the states. I took the ACT and started on the common application, but recently my enthusiasm has died. The problem is that I’ve already paid for SAT2 subject tests. Should I even go to the exam if I’m 100% certain that I want to stay in Canada? I’m also in IB, so I’d rather spend time working on my IAs and EE. </p>

<p>My three options are:</p>

<ol>
<li>study to get a good score and take the subject tests</li>
<li>don’t waste time studying, but take the tests anyways</li>
<li>don’t even bother showing up</li>
</ol>

<p>My mom wants me to go anyways, since it’s already been paid for. Will taking the test unprepared (and scoring badly) hinder me at all?</p>

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<p>I would not take any test unprepared. If you don’t need them, there is not a reason to take them but “need” can sometimes be supplied by a parent’s insistence and ultimately this an issue you should discuss with your mom. Note that if you intend to apply to McGill, be aware that it does require subject tests.</p>