SAT II: Subject Tests
The SAT II: Subject Tests are the only college admissions tests that allow for the student to decide which test(s) to take in order to show off strengths and passions.
- The first step to preparing for a college admission exam is to get all the basic information.
- It is essential to learn about why a student needs to take the exams, when in the school year it is best to take them, and how to successfully prepare for the tests.
- After learning about the basic information, it is highly recommended to sign-up for a diagnostic exam and to schedule a free 30-minute consultation.
Why Take the Exams:
- Stand Out in College Admissions
- Show Colleges Your Strengths/Interests
- Fulfill College Requirements/Credit
- Some Colleges May Require the Subject Exams
List of colleges using the SAT II: Subject Tests
https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat-subject-tests/about/institutions-using
20 Subject Exams
- Math: Level 1 & 2;
- History: US & World
- English: Literature
- Science: Bio E/M, Chem, Physics;
- Language: French, German, Spanish, Hebrew, Italian, Latin, Chinese, Japanese, & Korean
The Basics
- Tests student’s knowledge of subjects on a high school level
- Each Subject Exam is an hour long
- Students can take max. 3 Subject Exams on same day
- Offered on the same day as SAT
- Scores Range from 200-800
What to Bring on Test Day
- Admission Ticket
- Acceptable Photo ID
- Two #2 pencils w/ erasers
- For Math Exams, an approved calculator
Not Allowed on Test Day
- Cellphones
- Computers
- Separate timers
- Electronic devices
It is important to note that not every student will need to take the SAT II Subject Tests. These tests are recommended for students applying and looking to earn acceptance to top-tier universities.
For those students who are planning on signing up for the test, it is highly recommended, unless the student already has a mastery in two of the subjects in which the SAT II is offered, that students take the Math II test and another subject test in an area of strength.
Because competitive schools will utilize this information when comparing and contrasting applicants, the Math II has become a more specific indicator of strengths in math and science.
