SAT Subject Tests for both BA and Masters??

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<p>Are SAT Subject Tests for both BA degrees and Masters? Or is it mainly for one over the other?</p>

<p>I am planning on get a bachelor’s in economics (with a psych minor) and then hopefully an MBA. Would I take subject tests (of course depending on how rigorous the college I’m attending actually is) for both application processes?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>SAT Subjects Tests are only for undergraduate admissions. MBA programs typically require the GMAT. Some graduate programs (no MBA programs) require GRE Subject Tests.</p>

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<p>OK, thanks, I had heard of the GMAT before but didn’t look into it xD.</p>

<p>So, any recommendations for an econ major? As far as what subject tests I should take, if I need to for a particular college?</p>

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<p>Very few schools require or even recommend specific Subject Tests based on intended major, with the common exception of engineering. If a school were to care, however, Math Level 2 and U.S. History would probably match the best.</p>

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<p>OK, do they give me an edge when applying to a competitive undergrad school, or not really…</p>

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<p>^ Could you clarify your question? Are you asking whether choosing those specific tests will improve your application?</p>

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<p>Essentially, yes. Let’s say I chose to apply for certain competitive colleges that have a great undergrad economics program. Now, would adding some good SAT subject test scores to my application (like in Math L2 and U.S. History that you mentioned) bolster my application’s strength and competitiveness?</p>

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<p>It’s possible, but admissions officers know that most people change their majors. Your best bet it to take the Subject Tests on which you will be most successful. If these happen to correspond to your intended major, then it might add a degree of cohesiveness to your application; if not, then that’s OK.</p>

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<p>OK, in other words, go with my strongest subject, and hopefully it will coincide with my selected major?</p>

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<p>For most schools, I would say that one’s considerations for selecting a test should be:

[ul][<em>]Predicted success on the test.
[</em>]Test’s contribution to diversity of testing portfolio.
[li]Test’s contribution to cohesiveness of application (e.g., passion or intended major).[/li][/ul]
These are in decreasing order of importance, with a big drop after the first one.</p>

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<p>OK, thanks a lot, I really appreciate the thorough help!</p>