I want to transfer to an Ivy, do I need SAT II or SAT Subject tests?

Question

I never took any subject tests. Should I take them before I apply for transfer to Ivies?

Answer 1

not to burst your ivy bubble but half the schools dont even accept transfer students...

Answer 2

Yes, definitely.  All the Ivies require at least 2 SAT II tests.  Princeton, Harvard, and Yale require at least 3 SAT II tests.  To have a real shot in getting into the Ivies, you need to score at least a 750 on all of your SAT II tests.  If you're applying for any engineering or science programs, the Math Subject Test (either Level 1 or Level 2 although they prefer Level 2) must be one of the SAT II tests you take.

Good luck!