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| College Entrance Examinations |
| SAT Subject Tests
are required by many of the more competitive schools for admission
purposes, but a large number of colleges and universities do not require
any of these tests. At some colleges, the scores from these exams
are used to place entering students in particular freshman courses.
Students should check with individual colleges to see which tests
are required, if any, and speak to their guidance counselor to design
a testing timetable |
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| English
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The SAT Subject Tests in English include Literature.
The test in Literature is 60 minutes of multiple-choice questions based on English, American and other literature written in English from the Renaissance and 17th century to the 20th century. The test focuses on skills necessary to read poetry, prose and drama from different periods and cultures. To ensure maximum experience in text analysis, students should take it as late as application deadlines allow.
Tests are administered six times during an academic year. |
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| Mathematics |
| The SAT Subject Test in Math includes Math Level 1 (formerly Math IC) and Math Level 2 (formerly Math IIC). Both tests require the use of a scientific or graphing calculator. With few exceptions, the earliest a student should take a math Subject Test would be the end of the junior year. Most colleges accept either Math Level 1 or Math Level 2. The Math Level 1 test contains questions about algebra, geometry, basic trigonometry, algebraic functions, elementary statistics and other miscellaneous topics. The Math Level 2 contains fewer questions on algebra, none on plane geometry, but many questions on solid and coordinate geometry, trigonometric functions, statistics and other miscellaneous topics. |
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| Sciences |
| The SAT Subject Tests in science
include Biology, Chemistry and Physics. Additional preparation is
often necessary for all students taking the Subject Tests in science.
Consultation with the student's science teacher is recommended when
deciding which test to take. The test in Biology may be taken at the
end of Honors or Level I Biology in June of the sophomore year. The
test in Chemistry may be taken at the end of the year in which the
student takes Honors or Level 1 Chemistry. The test in Physics may
be taken at the end of the Honors or Level I Physics course. |
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| World Languages |
The SAT Subject Tests in world
languages include French, French with Listening, Spanish, Spanish
with Listening, Latin, Chinese with Listening, German, German with
Listening, Modern Hebrew, Italian, and Japanese with Listening. The
tests in French and Spanish demand extensive vocabulary, advanced
reading skills, and knowledge of fine (sometimes subtle) points of
grammar. Because of these demands, students should take a language
test at the latest possible time in their studies. Students may take
a French, Spanish, Chinese or Japanese Subject Test which includes
a listening component. These exams are given only in November. The
registration deadline for the listening exams is October 1.
The Latin Subject Test is given only in December and June. Students
should plan to take this test at the last possible time. |
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