SAT Subject Tests

The SAT Subject Tests are standardized exams that assess knowledge in specific subjects, allowing students to showcase their strengths to colleges.

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Basic Concepts

Types of Subjects Offered

Exploring Subject Choices

SAT Subject Tests covered a range of academic disciplines. There was something for everyone, from science lovers to history buffs and language enthusiasts.

Main Categories

  • Mathematics: Level 1 and Level 2, focusing on topics from algebra to precalculus.
  • Sciences: Biology (Ecological/Molecular), Chemistry, and Physics.
  • History: U.S. History and World History.
  • Languages: Spanish, French, Chinese, German, Italian, Modern Hebrew, Latin, Japanese, and Korean.
  • Literature: Testing reading comprehension and literary analysis.

Real-World Connection

Choosing a subject test often reflected your academic interests or intended college major. It was a chance to show colleges where your strengths truly lay!

Examples

  • A future engineer might take Math Level 2 and Physics.

  • Someone interested in global studies could select World History and French.

In a Nutshell

SAT Subject Tests were available in math, science, history, literature, and languages.

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Format and Scoring