whats the difference between SAT and SAT subject tests? Can't I just take the SAT and turn in certain parts?

Question

whats the difference between SAT and SAT subject tests? Can't I just take the SAT and turn in certain parts?

Answer 1

the SAT I is different from the SAT II (subject tests).



all universities and colleges require either the SAT I or the ACT. those two are interchangeable. you do not have to take both, but you can. then you can choose to send only your ACT scores and/or your SAT I scores, depending on which test you did better on.





SAT II (subject tests) are supplements. this means that while the SAT I (or ACT) is always required when you apply for colleges, SAT II (subject tests) are tests that focus on one specific subject (such as US. history, French, Literature, etc) that count as way less than your SAT I scores, but many schools (usually more prestigious ones) require you to take subject tests.





for example, if you live in california and want to attend a UC (for example, UCLA) you have to take the SATI (or ACT) and you must also take two SAT II (subject tests). But for a csu, state university, only the SATI (or ACT) is required.





the SAT I is always made of three parts: Critical reading, Math, and Writing. you cannot separate them, and must take the entire test in one sitting-- resulting in one total score each time you take the test.

each section, critical reading, math, writing, is 800 points. since there are 3 sections, it totals to 2400.





subject tests are also individually out of 800 points, but like i mentioned earlier, are supplements to the main test, which is the SAT I (or ACT). they are also taken on a different sitting/ date.





your best bet is to wait until after or around your sophomore or junior year in high school. see what subjects you excell at. if you're really good at US history or Spanish, buy the SAT II subject test: spanish (or whatever subject) study book, and take the test for that subject. these will be totally different from an SAT I study book or ACT study book.



good luck!

Answer 2

You have to take the whole thing.



And SAT and SAT II are two distinct types of tests. Almost all institutions require SAT. Only selective ones require SAT II.



You need to buy a separate book for SAT Subject (there are a lot of subjects) and study separately. ACT is only good for ACT test.

Answer 3

You cannot turn in pieces of the SATs. You have to take the whole thing in one shot or your entire test is thrown out, literally. The SAT subject tests can't be takes in place of regular SATs, because only certain school require the subject tests whereas almost all school require the SAT's. he subject tests are for certain specialized areas, like advanced math or science, language, etc. They are usually only needed for advanced schools or Engineering majors. The ACT is not the same as the SAT and you will need a new book. The SAT is a different sort of test and measures your ability to solve problems and understand situations. The higher colleges usually ask for 3 SAT II/subject tests, and by higher schools I mean Ivy league and just below Ive league schools.

Answer 4

There are 2 different SATs. One is SAT 1 and the other is SAT II.

SAT 1 is now known as the SAT Reasoning Test which consists of reading, writing, and mathematics. SAT II is now known as the SAT Subject Test and you can choose which subjects you would like to take. I believe you have to take 5 of these. ACT is for science and mathematics.

You are only supposed to take the SAT if you would like to go to a 4 Year University, such as a UC. Or if you would like to enter the Ivy League.

If you are going to community college, then you do not need to take the SAT because anyone can get into cc.

Answer 5

not to much

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http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/lc_two/chem/format.html?chem



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