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 College Counseling Guidebook
Sec 7: College Admission Tests |
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About the SAT Subject Tests
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Subject Tests (formerly SAT II: Subject Tests) are designed to measure your knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, as well as your ability to apply that knowledge.
Students take the Subject Tests to demonstrate to colleges their mastery of specific subjects like English, history, mathematics, science, and language. The tests are independent of any particular textbook or method of instruction. The tests' content evolves to reflect current trends in high school curricula, but the types of questions change little from year to year.
Many colleges use the Subject Tests for admission, for course placement, and to advise students about course selection. Used in combination with other background information (your high school record, scores from other tests like the SAT Reasoning Test, teacher recommendations, etc.), they provide a dependable measure of your academic achievement and are a good predictor of future performance.
Some colleges specify the Subject Tests they require for admission or placement; others allow applicants to choose which tests to take.
ALWAYS VERIFY THE INDIVIDUAL TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR ANY COLLEGE YOU ARE CONSIDERING.
Subject Tests fall into five general subject areas:
English
History
- U.S. History (formerly American History and Social Studies)
- World History
Mathematics
- Mathematics Level 1 (formerly Mathematics IC)
- Mathematics Level 2 (formerly Mathematics IIC)
Science
- Biology E/M
- Chemistry
- Physics
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Languages
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Click here for more information on the Subject Tests from College Board
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Not all colleges require subject tests for admission.
The University of California requires scores from 2 subject tests.
Compass: List of schools that require subject tests.
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Download the SAT Subject Test Preparation Booklet
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Subject Test Languages Information
When you should take a language test
When you should take a language test with listening
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Subject Test Schedule
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| Test Name |
Oct 9, 2010 |
Nov 6, 2010 |
Dec 4, 2010 |
Jan 22, 2011 |
May 7, 2011 |
June 4, 2011 |
| Literature |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| United States (U.S.) History |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| World History |
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x |
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x |
| Mathematics Level 1 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| Mathematics Level 2 |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| Biology E/M (Ecological/Molecular) |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| Chemistry |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| Physics |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
x |
| Languages: Reading Only |
| French |
x |
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x |
x |
x |
x |
| German |
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x |
| Modern Hebrew |
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x |
| Italian |
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x |
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| Latin |
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x |
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x |
| Spanish |
x |
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x |
x |
x |
x |
| Languages: Reading and Listening |
| Chinese |
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x |
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| French |
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x |
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| German |
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x |
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| Japanese |
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x |
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| Korean |
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x |
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| Spanish |
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x |
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| U.S. Registration Deadlines |
2010-11
Test Dates |
Registration Deadline |
| Regular |
Late (fee applies) |
| October 9, 2010 |
September 10, 2010 |
September 24, 2010 |
| November 6, 2010 |
October 8, 2010 |
October 22, 2010 |
| December 4, 2010 |
November 5, 2010 |
November 19, 2010 |
| January 22, 2011 |
December 23, 2010 |
January 7, 2010 |
| May 7, 2011 |
April 8, 2011 |
April 22, 2011 |
| June 4, 2011 |
May 5, 2011 |
May 20, 2011 |
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Students may not take Subject Tests and the SAT on the same day.
Students are advised to take Subject Test when optimal classroom learning has been completed in that subject area. Most students schedule to take subject tests at the end of the school year in May or June. It is advisable to register early to secure your preferred test site. |
