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How do I know if I need to take the SAT Subject Tests?
"Do I have to take the SAT Subject Tests?" is a question I often get asked and the answer is it depends.
The Subject Tests or SAT II's are required by several select colleges and if you are applying
to certain select schools, then yes you need to take them. Most schools require or recommend two additional Subject Tests
in conjunction with the SAT I with writing or the ACT with writing.
Certain schools require an additional three Subject Tests, like Georgetown.
The best way to determine if and how many Subject Tests are required or recommended is to look
on the college's website under admission requirements. If your high school subscribes to Naviance,
you can also find the information listed there.
What are the Subject Tests?
The Subject Tests are offered in several areas including, Math, Language,
History & Social Studies, English, and Science. It's best to take the Subject Test in the spring
after you have completed the subject. For example, if you are taking US AP History,
take the Subject Test around the same time you are preparing for the AP exam.
Take the chemistry exam right after you've finished a full year of the course.
Math 1 is best to take towards the end of honors algebra 2 and when you still have a good handle on geometry.
For math 2 you will need to be almost done with trigonometry.
Also it is important to take a math and science Subject Test
if you plan on majoring in engineering or something science or math related.
How are they used?
Subject Tests are most often used by colleges for placement purposes.
They also give the admissions committee another point of reference to determine your understanding
of a given subject and readiness for college.
Do I have to study for them?
It's a good idea to review a test before going in,
however if you take it in conjunction with an AP exam,
most students do not typically require additional studying.
If not, the studying that you do will help you prepare for your final,
so either way it's a plus.
Copyright © 2008 College Bound Mentor LLC. All Rights Reserved.
The views expressed herein are those of their authors alone, and do not necessarily represent the views of Hundreds of Heads or of IECA.
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WHILE TOURING A COLLEGE CAMPUS, I received some of the most important information
regarding taking the math SAT Subject Test.
A tour guide informed me that although the Math 2C test was harder,
it is scaled much greater than the Math 1C test. This means that you can answer
more problems incorrectly and do just as well.
He pointed out that if you completely miss 10 out of the 50 items on the test,
you can still get a 700 (which is all you really need, I believe),
and so it was more important to focus and do well on the first 40 and skip the rest if need be.
As a result of using this tactic, I got a 710 on the Math 2C test.
-- DAVID LICHTENSTEIN
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
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Some great tips on overcoming test anxiety: http://wc.pima.edu/~carem/TESTTIPS.html
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Don't forget: All the questions are worth the same point value.
If you get hung up on a question, skip ahead and come back,
which could maximize your score.
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