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.

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.

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.

Princeton strongly recommends that applicants submit the results of three SAT II subject tests. Applicants who intend to pursue a B.S.E. degree should include among these either the Level I or Level II mathematics test and either the physics or chemistry test. About 750 undergraduate engineering students are enrolled at any one time, out of approximately 4500 total undergraduates at Princeton. The Engineering complex is on Olden Street, at the eastern end of the campus.

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 scores are used by the college admissions board to determine the general academic level of the student. The SAT II tests are designed to measure academic level within a specific subject and a student???s ability to apply that knowledge. The SAT II tests are one-hour tests, primarily consisting of multiple-choice questions.

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!).

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.

The SAT is designed to measure the critical thinking skills necessary to do well in college. It determines how well you analyze and solve problems. This is why SAT scores are used in college admissions - they determine the likelihood of your success in college. The Subject Tests focus on specific subjects, are primarily multiple-choice, and only take an hour to complete. Subject Tests are used to determine knowledge and skills in a particular area.

Usually, students take the SAT in the spring of their junior in high school and, if they choose, again in the fall of their senior year. Students that choose to take the Subject Tests often take them at the end of their junior year or at the beginning of their senior year. Since Subject Tests are directly related to specific subjects, it is a good idea to take a Subject Test as soon after completing its related high school course as possible.

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.

Students entering grades K-4 are tested for Achievement and readiness. Testing information for 2008-09 school year applicants will be available on the admissions page in early October 2008. The Independent School Entrance Examination (ISEE) is required for applicants to grades 5-12. The ISEE was developed by the Edu-cation Records Bureau and is used by over 1,100 independent schools as part of the admissions process. The test lasts approximately three hours and is offered on a variety of dates.

Committees are formed to develop the course and are comprised of educators and subject-matter experts who determine the types of questions that are asked, as well as topics that should be covered. Test developers then write the questions, which are then submitted to another committee made up of high school and college teachers and administrators. This committee then reviews the questions and makes suggestions for improving them.

Connecticut College requires the ACT (the writing component is optional) or two SAT Subject Tests. Submission of SAT Reasoning scores is optional. If your SAT Reasoning scores do not reflect your full potential, we recommend that you choose to submit only two SAT Subject Tests or the ACT. This choice is indicated to the Admission Committee on the Supplement to the Common Application. Back to Top »

The SAT measures what you have learned in school and how well you can apply that knowledge. It assesses how well you analyze and solve problems. SAT scores are used for college admissions purposes because the test predicts college success. The SAT Subject Tests are one-hour, primarily multiple-choice tests in specific subjects. Subject Tests measure knowledge or skills in a particular subject and your ability to apply that knowledge.

Go ahead and let out that sigh of relief - no, it doesn’t matter which tests you take. Take whatever tests you feel you will score the highest in. This not only depends on knowledge in that area, but also how comfortable you are with it. Even if you plan to major in Biology, but you feel you’re better in Spanish – take the Spanish test. But if you plan to major in Biology, however you feel comfortable with both Biology and US History, take the Biology test.

The SAT Subject Test in Writing was discontinued when the new SAT was introduced. None of the other Subject Tests have changed. The SAT Subject Test in Math Level 1 will continue to be available, and the content will not change.

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.

Selective colleges often want more test information than the SAT alone provides, so they require students to take Subject Tests. At some schools these are required and at others they are only recommended (although some of the recommendations are quite STRONG). Compass has a list of schools that currently use the Subject Tests and is compiling a more detailed description of testing requirements for popular schools.

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.

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.

Credit for AP courses will only be considered for students who have been formally admitted to Texas A&M University at Qatar. You must have the testing agency send AP scores directly to Texas A&M University Measurement and Research Services (MARS). The College Board Code for Texas A&M University at Qatar is 4290. See mars@tamu.edu for more information.