Has Anyone Taken the Physics SAT Subject Test Without AP Physics E&M?

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Start date May 5, 2010
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Many individuals have taken the Physics SAT Subject Test without completing AP Physics E & M, with some reporting success. Achieving a perfect score of 800 is possible, with around 10% of test takers reaching this score. The test is considered manageable, as long as students understand the basics and limit their mistakes to no more than 12 questions.

May 5, 2010

cheryylll

has anyone taken the physics SAT subject test without having taken AP physics E & M?

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May 5, 2010

ideasrule

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I have. I suspect most people do.

May 5, 2010

cheryylll

how did you do on it?

May 6, 2010

ideasrule

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800, along with nearly 10% of other SAT physics test takers. It really isn't hard; as long as you don't miss more than 12 questions--and anybody who knows the basics would--you get 800.

May 6, 2010

cheryylll

oohh nice.. ok thanks (:

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