SAT-II :
So, you are serious to go to
the University of your choice. You’ve made a wise decision,
because we help you to achieve your University admissions goal. We
help you score your best on the SAT-II.
An SAT-II
Subject Test tests your knowledge of a subject and your
ability to apply that knowledge. Unlike the SAT-I test, an SAT-II
test is curriculum-based and is intended to measure how much you
have learned rather than how much learning ability you have.
Universities use SAT-II: Subject
Tests to predict an admission candidate’s future success on the
level of work at their University. Remember, by appearing for SAT-II
subject test, you are put on priority of the University admission
list and also have the fair chances of getting financial aid to the
maximum. The SAT-II is not required for admissions purpose by all
Universities, but your appearing for SAT-II, maximises your
admission chances along with the highest possibilities of financial
aid, being awarded to you. We recommend all of our students who have
enrolled for SAT-I, to take SAT-II Subject test as well, regardless
of which Universities they apply. The University admission committee
believes that an application is improved by SAT-II: Subject Test
scores even when a college does not require them, because the test
allows the candidate to demonstrate proficiency in the areas of his
or her greatest strength.
University admissions committee
generally regard achievement test scores as “confirming”
evidence to be compared with high school grades, the level of
courses taken, and SAT-I scores. The scores are used not only as a
measure of knowledge but also as a means of interpreting the high
school record. High scores in SAT-I and SAT-II with average grades
in School and College means the applicant is seeking a more
demanding University, which offers a challenging program to
competitive students. In general test scores are more important than
your past academic records in high school.
When can I take the SAT-IIs?
Most of the SAT-II : Subject Tests
are administered six times a year: in October, November, December,
January, May, and June. A few of the Subject tests are offered less
frequently. You can take up to three Subject Tests on the same day.
If you register for the Writing Test, it must be taken first on test
day.
How do Universities use the SAT-IIs?
Many people will tell you that the
SATs (I and II alike) measure only your ability to perform on
standardized exams – that they measure neither your reading and
thinking skills nor your level of knowledge. Those people are
absolutely wrong. Remember, the Universities that require SATs feel
that they are an important indicatotr of your ability to succeed in
their University. They, specifically use your scores in one or both
ways:
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To help them make admissions decisions
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To help them make placement decisions
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To grant you Financial Aid / Scholarships
How do the SAT-IIs Differ from the
SAT-I ?
SAT-I is largely a test of verbal
and math skills. It is designed to measure how well you read and
think rather than what you know. SAT-IIs are very different.
They’re designed to measure what you know about specific
disciplines. Sure, critical reading and thinking skills play a part
on these tests; but their main purpose is top determine exactly what
you know about writing, math, history, physics, chemistry, biology,
and so on. Colleges use your SAT-II scores in both admissions and
placement decisions.