SAT II FAQs

The following is a list of FAQs regarding the SAT II, aka SAT Subject Tests -- the answers are provided by CollegeBoard, the official makers of the SAT II.

• Why should I take the Subject Tests?
• When should I take the Subject Tests?
• How fair are the Subject Tests?
• How difficult are the Subject Tests?
• How reliable are the Subject Tests?
• If a college I'm applying to does not require Subject Tests for admissions purposes, should I still take the tests?
• How many years should I study a language before taking a Language Subject Test?
• How do I decide whether to take a Language Subject Test as a reading test or a listening test?
• What do the Language Test subscores measure?
• Do Language Subject Test average scores include the scores of native speakers of the language?
• How do I decide whether to take Biology E or Biology M?
• How do I decide whether to take Mathematics Level 1 or Mathematics Level 2?
• Can I take the Subject Test in Writing?
• Can I use fee waivers for Subject Tests

Alternately, you can reach the webpage with the list here

Resource Review:

This is as official as it gets. These are however, 'technical' FAQs -- for FAQs requiring more subjective ideas, be sure to check out the "personal experiences" section as well as my personal book reviews, etc for each of the AP exams.

About the SAT Subject Tests

More information regarding the SAT Subject Tests can be found here

Resource Review

Again, what the Collegeboard says is as official as it gets, as they are the makers of the AP exam, of the SAT, of the SAT IIs. The above resource takes a deep look into why it would benefit you that you choose the SAT Subject Tests (it is highly beneficial, as it'll show academic excellent) Furthermore, it offers a list of ALL the SAT IIs as shown below: [Clicking on the links will provide more information for each]

English Literature 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

Languages Chinese with Listening French French with Listening German German with Listening Spanish Spanish with Listening Modern Hebrew Italian Latin Japanese with Listening Korean with Listening

Technical information is also provided for each of the SAT IIs. Furthermore, it resolves common confusion regarding the Subject Test for Biology E/M (briefly explaining what each is about), recommendations for which (Math I or II) to take, as well as must-know information for the Language SAT IIs.

Finally, there is a series of FAQs, from "Which Subject Tests should you take?" "When should you take [them]"?

Again, as the CollegeBoard offers the technical information, why not also check out the "personal experiences" offered on this blog to take a look at the "behind the scenes" of the exam preparation and taking.