Description: Comprised of a
70-minute critical reading section, a 70-minute math
section and a 60-minute writing section.
Scoring on each section ranges
from 200-800 points. Scores on the essay range from 1-6
points.
Students in the East and West
generally take the SAT.
Usually Taken: Spring of
your junior year or fall of your senior year (or both,
if you want a practice run).
Tips and Strategies: The
SAT carries a "wrong answer penalty." If you guess
right, you gain a point; if you guess wrong, you are
penalized. Eliminate the answers you know are wrong
before guessing.
You can retake the test to improve
your score.
For more information visit:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about/SATI.html
Description: One-hour
test that assesses mastery of a particular field of
study.
Up to three tests can be
required for admissions. Some schools use the SAT II
for course placement; others don't require it at all.
Tests are offered in five
subject areas: English, Math, History, Science and
Foreign Language.
Scores are based on an 800-point
scale.
Usually Taken: Soon after
you have finished the relevant course work (can be as
early as freshman or sophomore year, depending on the
school's curriculum and the student's progress).
Tips and Strategies:
Entrance requirements vary from college to college.
Consult your guidance counselor or college admissions
representative to determine which tests you should
take.
For more information visit:
http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/about/SATII.html
