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.

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.

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.

The Scholastic Assessment Test or SAT I is an aptitude reasoning test designed to predict academic success in college. The test has recently been changed to include a more substantial math section, verbal section (now called critical reading) and a brand-new writing section. The scoring for each section will remain consistent with the 0-800 range of the old SAT; the writing section will add a third score.

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

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

It is no longer offered for English and no longer needed for Chemistry or Calculus. You may need to take the SAT II if you wish to enroll in a French, Spanish, Latin, or German course, if you have studied 2 years or more of that language in grades 9-12. (See foreign language requirement). You can register to take the SAT II exam online .

Answer: We encourage you to take both and include your test scores on your application. Your performance on these exams provides a basis for comparison to other applicants, especially to those from high schools that do not offer a wide array of college-level courses.

Remember, you must apply in order to be admitted! If you have the interests, motivation, and talent to benefit from the program that we offer, you should certainly apply. An application and related information can be obtained from the Princeton University Admission Office.

To satisfy our application requirements, applicants must take three SAT II Subject Tests and may choose any three subjects, using the following guidelines: Candidates whose native language is not English should not take an SAT II test in their native language as one of the three required tests. Candidates who took the Writing (in English) subject test when it was offered (January 2005 or earlier) are strongly encouraged to include the results in their applications.

SAT II Subject Tests are optional for most students but strongly recommended. These exams can be very helpful in evaluating scholarship applicants. If you attend a high school not recognized by one of the regional accrediting associations or if you are home-schooled, you are required to take three SAT II Subject Tests, (including the writing exam and one of the math exams), in addition to the SAT I or ACT.

SAT-II - Subject Tests are one-hour , primarily multiple choice tests that measure your knowledge of particular subjects and your ability to apply that knowledge.

You must take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I) or the American College Test (ACT). It is recommended - but not required - that you take two SAT II subject tests.