Which subject tests should I take?
Some programs may require you to take tests in specific areas like Math Level 2 or Chemistry, but the vast majority of colleges that require these tests will allow you to pick the subject tests you want to take. In these situations you should take the tests in the subjects that you are strong in. If you have trouble in math you should probably avoid the Math subject test, if you are strong in math we recommend that you take the Math Level 2 Subject test rather than the Math Level 1 since the Level 2 exam has a very generous scaled score curve although it is a significantly more difficult test. For example, on the Level 2 exam you can leave several questions blank and still get a perfect score of 800 because the exam is more difficult. In contrast, to get an 800 on the Level 1 exam you have answer all of the questions and get almost all of them right. If you are taking AP classes before senior year you should consider taking subject tests that relate to your AP classes since AP level classes usually prepare students well for the SAT subject tests. For example if you take AP Chemistry and are doing well in the class, you should consider taking the SAT Subject test just before or after the AP test. If you did not have AP classes before your senior year and need to take a subject test that does not require you to know a lot of factual knowledge you may want to take the English Literature test. You should avoid taking subject tests in your native language, since colleges will not be impressed if get a high score in your native language. If you are native Chinese speaker, you will not impress anyone with an 800 in the Chinese subject test.
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