SAT Subject
General Information
- SAT Subjects Tests are one-hour multiple-choice tests that measure how much you know about a particular academic subject and how well you can apply that knowledge.
- SAT Subject Tests fall into five subject areas: English, history, mathematics, sciences, and languages. The tests help colleges compare the academic achievement of students from different schools where course preparation and academic backgrounds may vary widely.
- Many colleges require or recommend one or more SAT Subject Tests for admission or placement. Even if the tests are not required by colleges to which you’re applying, your SAT Subject Test results can show more about you as a student and how competent you are in academic areas.
How Colleges Use SAT Subject Test Scores
Colleges use SAT Subject Test Scores, in combination with other information (your high school record, scores from other tests, teacher recommendations, etc.), as a dependable measure of your academic background and achievement and as a good predictor of your future performance. The scores help colleges to:
- Determine how well prepared you are for different programs
- Place you in freshman and higher-level courses
- Advise you on course selection
Which SAT Subject Tests to Take
- Contact the colleges directly
- Review college catalogs
- Check the College Board’s College Handbook
- Use the online college search at www.collegeboard.com