<p>I am probably going to be applying to Brown, Williams, Amherst, Bentley (you get the idea) and these schools only require two subject tests. I have already taken one subject test and got a good enough score (790). I am probably going to apply early to either Brown or Williams, but I am thinking of sending in an application to Harvard and/or Yale for regular decision. I honestly don’t think I’ll get in but, who knows (I have decent stats: 2190 SAT I, 2nd in class of 445, 3.97/4.0 GPA)? Is it worth it to take the time to study for another subject test (I would probably spend a good amount of time studying for it) just to apply to Harvard/Yale or not?</p>
<p>I’m not certain I understand your question. If you have only taken one SAT Subject Test thus far, you will have to take at least one other (i.e., Brown requires the SAT Reasoning Test … AND… 2 SAT Subject Tests.</p>
<p>Are you asking whether or not you should study for another Subject Test IN ADDITION to the SECOND one you are preparing for? If that is the question, I would say YES. Most colleges will take the BEST 2 scores that are sent to them by the College Board. It makes sense to take multiple Subject Tests (you essentially pay your money per each test and go for it). Unless you feel that you would be diluting your energy to study for more than just the one other test, I would say go ahead with it. Just pick a subject that you think you will do well at and prep for it.</p>
<p>Sorry about that, it was a little vague. I am already planning on taking another subject test (which would be my second). My question is should I study for and take another subject test (a 3rd, which basically would only be used for applying to Harvard/Yale)? I am pretty sure that, with studying, I would get a 750+ on both tests.</p>
<p>with your stats, after taking another one and applying to brown early, i think you’d be able to get in. and since brown has binding ED, no point applying elsewhere, right?</p>
<p>Regarding applying early to Brown, I think a lot of students who were rejected this year from Brown with sterling numbers would say that it’s never a slam dunk. It’s the nature of how competitive the Ivy admissions landscape has become, unfortunately. </p>
<p>Elcorredor, reiterating, YES, I think it’s worth your while to prepare for and take a 3rd SAT Subject Test as a tactic to hedge your bet. Many people recommend taking 2 Subject Tests in one sitting, but not 3. You shouldn’t be concerned that you will be spreading your test-taking prowess too thin, plus you have little to lose.</p>