Really, How Important Are SAT Subject Tests?

thericwu
Sun, 12 Aug 2007 19:56:42 +0000

I’ve been getting conflicting opinions on the importance of the SAT Subject Tests (SAT II’s).
I’m aiming for UCLA and UC Berkley, which require 3 SAT II’s, and some people tell me not to worry about them, as the admissions officers don’t look too closely at it, while others say it is pretty important and I should study hard for them.

What is CC’s opinion?

Since people are gonna ask:
I’m going to be a junior.
Sophomore Year: weighted = 4.25, unweighted = 4.0
SAT I: highest practice = 2180, actual = mid 2100
ECs: basketball, boy scouts, acting, leo club, environmental club, 50+ hours of volunteer
ap’s next year: 4