SAT Subject Tests
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The SAT Subject Tests is the collective name for twenty one-hour multiple choice tests given on individual subjects. A student chooses which ones he or she will take, depending upon individual factors, such as college entrance requirements. Until 1994, the SAT Subject Tests were known as Achievement Tests; until January 2005 they were known as SAT IIs; they are still well known by this name.
Historically, the exception to the one-hour time was the Writing test, which was divided into a 20-minute essay question and a 40-minute multiple choice section; it was discontinued after January, 2005. A student may take up to three SAT Subject Tests on any given date. SAT subject tests are offered on the same dates as the regular SAT.
Current Tests
- U.S. History (formerly American History and Social Studies)
- World History
- Math Level 1 (formerly Math I or IC) (consists of algebra, geometry, basic trigonometry, algebraic functions, elementary statistics and a few miscellaneous topics [link]).
- Math Level 2 (formerly Math II or IIC) (consists of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, functions, statistics and a few miscellaneous topics [link]).
- Biology E/M (Ecological/Molecular)
- Chemistry
- Physics
Languages
- Chinese with Listening
- French
- French with Listening
- German
- German with Listening
- Spanish
- Spanish with Listening
- Modern Hebrew
- Italian
- Latin
- Japanese with Listening
- Korean with Listening
Previously offered tests
These were discontinued after January 2005. The SAT Subject Test for Writing was incorporated into the SAT.
- U.S. History (formerly American History and Social Studies)
- World History
- Math Level 1 (formerly Math I or IC) (consists of algebra, geometry, basic trigonometry, algebraic functions, elementary statistics and a few miscellaneous topics [link]).
- Math Level 2 (formerly Math II or IIC) (consists of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, functions, statistics and a few miscellaneous topics [link]).
- Biology E/M (Ecological/Molecular)
- Chemistry
- Physics
Languages
- Chinese with Listening
- French
- French with Listening
- German
- German with Listening
- Spanish
- Spanish with Listening
- Modern Hebrew
- Italian
- Latin
- Japanese with Listening
- Korean with Listening
Previously offered tests
These were discontinued after January 2005. The SAT Subject Test for Writing was incorporated into the SAT.
- Biology E/M (Ecological/Molecular)
- Chemistry
- Physics
Languages
- Chinese with Listening
- French
- French with Listening
- German
- German with Listening
- Spanish
- Spanish with Listening
- Modern Hebrew
- Italian
- Latin
- Japanese with Listening
- Korean with Listening
Previously offered tests
These were discontinued after January 2005. The SAT Subject Test for Writing was incorporated into the SAT.Scoring and Influences
Each individual test is scored on a scale of 200 to 800, except for the ELPT, which was scored on a scale of 100 to 999. More selective colleges often require a math test and a test of the student's choice. The Writing test was often previously required as well. Engineering schools typically require a science test and prefer Math Level 2.See also
External links
- [College Board's descriptions of the SAT Subject Tests.]
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