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Guidance testing is an
essential part of the post-high school process and is also a
vital component of the college application process. Scores to
these tests are very important to some of the colleges a
student may or not be able to get into.
SAT: According to
www.collegeboard.com, nearly every college in America accepts the SAT or Subject
Tests as a part of its admissions process. You can learn more
about the SAT and the registration process at
http://collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about.html.
There are two different forms of the SAT test, the "SAT
Subjects Test" and the "SAT Reasoning Test.
SAT Reasoning Test is
a measure of the critical thinking skills you'll need for
academic success in college. The SAT assesses how well you
analyze and solve problems—skills you learned in school that
you'll need in college. The SAT is typically taken by high
school juniors and seniors. Each section of the SAT is scored
on a scale of 200—800, with two writing sub-scores for
multiple-choice and the essay. It is administered seven times
a year in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Territories, and six
times a year overseas. For more online sample questions and
preparation materials, visit the
SAT Preparation Center.
SAT 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.
All information on this page
concerning the SAT test was written by
www.collegeboard.com.
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