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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]
12:41 here.  The other three were Math II, Physics, and Biology.  It took two tries to get the 800 in Physics.

Practice tests make all the difference on the SAT IIs.  Also, take the tests ASAP after completing the courses so that the content is still fresh.  If you want to raise the odds of doing well even higher, find a test prep service that has people who are very familiar with the individual tests and has a bank of LOTs of practice tests.  Alternatively, find out about the pros and cons of the test prep books that are out there -- college confidential has detailed threads and advice on this, including which guides have the best practice tests, which are best for conveying the substantive knowledge on the test, etc.  And finally, increase the odds of doing well by having your student prepare for and take the SAT IIs one at a time, rather than doing multiple subjects in each sitting.[/quote]Thanks for the great info.  Looks like the SAT IIs follow the same advice to get to Carnegie Hall....practice, practice, practice.[/quote]

That's a myth re Carnegie Hall.  It's a facility that's available for rent.  Pay the fee and your school group can perform there.[/quote]

So let's try to get this straight...DC took 3 SAT II Subject Matter test plus two attempts at the Physics exam so that makes 5 SAT II Subject Matter tests plus the regular SAT (god only knows how many times this parent had the DC take that one) and let's not forget the ACT as well so as to be "competitive".    Total at least the possibility of a half dozen standardized tests.  Can't wait to hear this DC's regular class schedule...oh, let's guess.....5 AP courses no wait, that's not competitive enough...you need at least 6.  PLEASE12:41, next year come back and let us know if DC got into Harvard (or wherever you think DC will apply as per your instructions).  Good luck![/quote]Do you have any idea what practice tests are for?  Any prep program or tutor will tell you to do as many practice tests as possible to familiarize yourself with the style and feeling of the tests.

ACT and SAT tests are far different from your classroom tests and not all elite colleges have made the two subject tests optional, and Georgetown requires three subject tests plus the SAT.  So, there're your four tests.  Nor is it unusual to take the SAT and ACT to see which gives a kid a higher score.  So that makes five.  You're missing the other poster's point.[/quote]

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