About the SAT 2 Subjects Test
Many colleges require or recommend one or more SAT Subject Tests for admission or placement.
SAT Subject Tests (also knows as Sat 2 tests or Sat II tests) are one-hour multiple-choice tests that measure how much you know about a particular academic subject and how well you can apply that knowledge.
Subject Tests fall into five subject areas: English, history, mathematics, sciences, and languages. They help colleges compare the academic achievement of students from different schools where course preparation and academic backgrounds may vary widely.
Subject Test results can be added to your portfolio to support your competency in academic areas, even if the tests are not required by colleges to which you’re applying.
How Colleges Use Subject Test Scores
Colleges use Subject Test scores, in combination with other information (your high school record, scores from other tests, teacher recommendations, etc.), as a dependable measure of your academic background and achievement and as a good predictor of your future performance. The scores help colleges determine how well prepared you are for different programs, place you in freshman and higher-level courses, and advise you on course selection.
How to Register
All the information you need to register and report scores to colleges is available online at www.collegeboard.com/sat and in the SAT Registration Booklet available in your school counselor’s office.
How to Prepare
Know what to expect on your tests. Study the descriptions of the tests, directions, and sample questions in this website. For Listening Tests, ask your counselor for a copy of the practice audio CD that was sent to your school. Become familiar with the test directions. Some tests, such as the Chemistry Subject Test, may have directions you will need to know before you take the test, so you’re not surprised or confused on test day. Know how the tests are scored. You get one point for each correct answer and lose a fraction of a point for each incorrect answer. Omitted answers are not counted either way.
Take official practice tests and review test-taking approaches with The Official Study Guide for all SAT Subject Tests.
When to Take Subject Tests
Read the test descriptions in this website. See how much preparation is recommended and when the tests are offered. Ask your teacher or counselor for advice.
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