No, just attach the envelope to your packet of scholarship information. Once you open the envelope, the transcripts become unofficial.

SAT II tests or Subject Tests are designed to measure academic achievement. These one-hour tests measure knowledge in a specific subject area such as History, Spanish, or Biology. A complete list of the tests can be found in the SAT Registration Bulletin. SAT II's are offered at the same times at SAT I's in October, November, December, January, March, May and June of every academic year.

Consult the charts in the Academic Advising or Admissions sections or refer to the schedule of courses.

On average, Thacher students take 2-3 SAT II tests. Each student, based on his or her particular area of strength, and with the guidance of the counseling office can select their tests. For example, students who have completed Math III are ready to take the SAT II Math 2C. The Educational Testing Service (a branch of the College Board) will continue to provide sample tests in the Registration Bulletin; these tests are also available in the College Counseling office.

It is the student's responsibility to release test scores to colleges during the application process. To officially release SAT scores, you must call the College Board and request your scores to be sent to the colleges you indicate. You have the option of using an automated phone service (800-728-7267) or connecting with an operator (609-771-7600). You will need a credit card number and the college code numbers (which are found in the SAT I/II Registration Bulletin).

Harvard does not have clearly defined, required minimum scores; however, the majority of students admitted to the College represent a range of scores from roughly 600 to 800 on each section of the SAT I as well as on the SAT II Subject Tests. We regard test results as helpful indicators of academic ability and achievement when considered thoughtfully among many other factors.

Not as much as SAT scores, and certainly not as much as your essay, recommendation letters, or grades - but we do look at them if they are available. How important is the new Writing component of the SAT? A: Because that test is new we simply don't know how to interpret it. Therefore, we look at only the two traditional (math and verbal) parts of the SAT.

Three SAT II Subject Tests are highly recommended. It is recommended that you take one Math (of your choice), one Science (of your choice), and then a third of your choice.

All applicants who have attended a U.S. high school are required to take and report all appropriate SAT 1 and SAT II exam results. If you attended a foreign high school where English was not spoken, then you may substitute TOEFL results for SAT scores. We, however, encourage you to submit SAT and appropriate SAT II scores if at all possible.

That is entirely up to the student, depending upon his or her educational goals. The college career and advising center will be an excellent resource as will GMCHS teachers. Middle College students take all required state and district tests including Program Assessments and STAR9 and CAT6 tests. (We are proud to note that the API for GMCHS was the highest in the district last year!).

The SAT I is now called the SAT Reasoning Test and the SAT II is now called the SAT Subject Tests. The names were changed because the tests have changed. For example, the SAT Reasoning Test now has a writing component and tests a higher level of math than before. The SAT Subject Tests no longer offer Math IC or the Writing exam. To find out more about the exams, please visit www.collegeboard.com. Both tests are very important. In the past the SAT II was weighed twice as heavily as the SAT I.

Sure. There are many good test preparation websites and books. However, since Stanford students with test-taking experience can tutor you at no cost to you, why not give it a try? In general, having a tutor to work with on a regular basis helps you stay motivated and on track. The tutors may be able to provide advice from their own experience that you wouldn't be able to learn on your own.

The SAT I comprises of a paper-based general test, assessing verbal, quantitative and writing skills. Most US Universities require SAT Scores for admissions. SAT I is a three-hour 45 minute Test, multiple choice test. it has a validity of 5 years. SAT is scored out of 2400: a separate score of 800 each for Mathematics, Writing and Critical Reading. Each SAT II Subject Test is of one-hour duration, scored out of 800. SAT II is only required by top colleges.

No, SAT II's will not be accepted as substitutes. However, some pharmacy schools will take your AP scores.

You must take either the SAT or ACT to be admitted to the university. The writing component of the SAT II is not being considered for admission currently. However, you can get English credit with a high score on the writing component. Refer to the Undergraduate Credit by Exam page of the catalog for more information.

The SAT II (Subject Tests) are exams of one tour each, and exams exist for each of the following subjects: Languages: Listening and Reading. Chinese with Listening, French with Listening, German with Listening, Japanese with Listening, Korean with Listening, Spanish with Listening

These are one-hour multiple-choice tests that measure your knowledge of particular subjects and your ability to apply that knowledge. May universities require or recommend two or more SAT II’s for admission or placement. Students must check the requirements of their selected universities.

Our Student Records Department has PSAT, SAT and ACT test scores on the transcripts for some students, but only if the student provided us with his/her correct social security number and put the correct social security number on the test at the time the test was taken. Test scores are posted from a data file purchased from the testing company, so we can't be certain that all information is provided. We are under no requirement to maintain these scores, but do so as a convenience to the students.

Graduates of accredited high schools with an ACT score of 19 or above on the English and Reading (previously called Social Science) areas and 19 or above on the Mathematics area (SAT verbal of 440 or above; Mathematics score of 470 or above) may be admitted in good standing.

A copy of your score report will be sent to you and the schools you list on your registration form. That might include your high school, if you list its code number, and several colleges or universities. Part of the fee for students taking the test is the cost of sending your score report to colleges, universities, and/or scholarship programs that you designate. In other words, the colleges you list on your registration form will automatically be sent your scores.

Students may take the SAT as many times as they choose during the application year. IMSA will use the highest total. If you take the SAT the first time and receive a 590 critical reading and 600 math and then take it again and receive a 550 critical reading and 650 math, IMSA will use the second test, which is an overall higher composite score. The test must be taken during the academic year in which the student is applying, no later than March 1st.

No, not in Australia. Mensa in the USA accepts some versions of these US scholastic tests, but they are not accepted for direct entry to Australian Mensa. There are other variations in the list of tests accepted by Mensa in different countries. The local Consultant Psychologists are responsible for validating and checking external evidence, and the tests accepted reflect the local field of expertise.

If you qualify for special exam arrangements, i.e. un-timed test, readers, or a private testing room, be sure that you use this accommodation. The school cannot use the specialized testing against you when you apply to the university.