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 admissions, 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 admissions or placement; others allow applicants to choose which tests to take.

Mathematics Level 1
The Mathematics Level 1 test is designed to assess your understanding of the mathematics commonly taught in American high schools in three years of college preparatory mathematics (two years of algebra and one year of geometry). The test requires knowledge of algebra, geometry (plane Euclidean, coordinate, three-dimensional), basic trigonometry, algebraic functions, elementary statistics, and some miscellaneous topics. The test is developed with the expectation that most students are using graphing calculators so a scientific or graphing calculator is required. The Math Level 1 test is an hour long and has 50 multiple-choice questions. A calculator is required for the Math Level 1 test.

Mathematics Level 2:
The Mathematics Level 2 test is designed to assess your understanding of the mathematics commonly taught in American schools in more than three years of college preparatory mathematics (two years of algebra, one year of geometry, and pre-calculus and/or trigonometry). The test requires knowledge of algebra, geometry (coordinate, three-dimensional), trigonometry, functions, statistics, and some miscellaneous topics. The test is developed with the expectation that most students are using graphing calculators so a scientific or graphing calculator is required. The Math Level 2 test is an hour long and has 50 multiple-choice questions. A calculator is required for the Math Level 2 test.

French:
The pupose of this test is to find out the student’s knowledge of the French language, with particular attention to vocabulary and grammar. You will get 85-90 muliple-choice questions testing with four basic categories: vocabulary in short-simple sentences, grammar in short sentences, vocabulary and grammar in a paragraph and reading comprehension.

Biology E/M:
This test contains a common core of 60 general knowledge multiple-choice questions in Biology, after which the student has to choose either ecology (Biology E) or molecular (Biology M), of which there are 20 questions of each. It is recommended taking the test right after the completion of the biology courses, as everything is still fresh in the students’ mind.

Physics:
In this test, questions require the recollection of knowledge, understanding of concepts and principles, quantitative reasoning, or the application of scientific concepts to familiar and unfamiliar situations. There are around 85-90 multiple choice questions and are based on the following areas: mechanics, optic and waves, electricity and magnetism, heat and kinetic theory, thermodynamics and modern physics.

Chemistry:
There are around 85 multiple-choice questions and will require the student to: recall fundamental concepts and terminology, solve qualitative or quantitative problem-oriented questions and to analyze, synthesize and evaluate to draw conclusions. The subject matter tested is: structure, states of matter, reaction types, Stoichiometry, equilibrium and reaction rates, thermodynamics, descriptive chemistry and laboratory.

World History:
World History is the study of human history around the globe through time, and focuses on the big picture, rather than specific nations or regions. The subject matter includes: the exchange and diffusion of products, ideas, and cultural traditions among societies, continuity and change across major historical periods, changes due to technology and demography on people and the environment, comparisons of political and social systems and interactions among and within societies.

U.S. History:
This test contains 90 – 95 multiple-choice questions and is designed to measure students’ knowledge of American History from the pre-Columbian period to the present, with the main emphasis on the period after 1789. The related social studies covered in the examination are: political science, economics, sociology and geography. Not only is the students’ knowledge of American history and social studies tested, but also their ability to analyze and interpret facts, apply concepts and judge information.

Literature :
There are around 60 multiple-choice questions and is designed to measure how well you have learnt to read and interpret literature. The following concepts are tested: meaning (including theme, argument and specific connotations of words), form (including genre, structure and organization), tone (including diction, syntax and emphasis), figurative language (including imagery), narrative voice and characterization.

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Preparation for SAT II

Classes for SAT II are held 3 days a week, and the preparation for a subject usually takes 4 to 5 weeks. Our students are usually able to surpass scores of 750 (of 800) and many have scored above 780. Our students usually outperform those prepared by other institutes mainly due to the reason that we provide extensive materials for all of these subjects topped up with quality teachers that have elaborate tutoring experience.

Diagnostic Test:

Students wishing to determine their present level of preparation for any of the above subject tests are welcome to appear in a free Actual SAT II Diagnostic Test at our center. We will evaluate your score and advise you on the best preparation available.