<p>I need to take Physics but my school allows only 6 classes. I don’t have space for it but I really feel like I need to take or at least show that I know Physics to increases my chances of getting into colleges. (Also, I really like science and actually wouldn’t mind learning some physics)
Would taking and doing well on an SAT Physics test show colleges that I know the subject even if I don’t take the class at school? Can the test act as a replacement to the course?
How would it affect college admissions? Thanks</p>
<p>It certainly wouldn’t act as a replacement for a HS course as AP/IB/A Levels are wayyy tougher and more demanding than a single SAT test</p>
<p>However, taking it and doing well in it will certainly show colleges that you know the subject and will round up your portfolio nicely which will only help you </p>
<p>I suggest go for it especially if most of the subjects you take in school now are humanities and such</p>
<p>The Physics subject test covers a LOOOOT of material. My entire physics class didn’t even cover electricity, magnetism, circuits, and heat. (Although to be fair we did a ton of extra stuff like rotational motion, fluid dynamics, and statics)</p>
<p>Physics as a whole is the biggest science… not the SAT test to self study for.</p>