Should I take SAT Chemistry?

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<p>Greetings all!
There is a dilemma troubling me - should I take SAT Chemistry or not? I already took:

  • SAT Math level 2 - 800
  • SAT Physics - 710 (retaken yesterday - hope to get 770-800)
  • SAT - 2100 (R: 640; M: 800; W: 660; Essay: 8)</p>

<p>I am applying to Stanford, Cornell, UPenn, Duke, CMU, Columbia and other good schools.
Furthermore, I am an international student and I am going to apply for financial aid, which I guess plays a significant role. I think I have good unique extracurriculars and great recommendations from two teachers (my math teacher and a another teacher in a University) and my counselor.
The problem is that I will have to study for the chemistry exam and currently I would really be a lot happier to prepare myself for the upcoming Olympiads.
What do you think? Should I take it?</p>

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<p>If you get a good physics score, you probably won’t need to take chemistry. Even the top engineering schools usually require only one math and one science.</p>

<p>Also, given that the “Olympiads” such as USAMO/IMO, USABO, IPO etc. are far more impressive than SAT Subject tests, you’re probably better off preparing for those.</p>