Why You Need To Take The SAT Subject Tests

Testing is fun!

We understand how occupied you are with your current academic responsibilities ‐ from academic
requirements, to participation in organizations, to extracurricular activities. Preparing and studying for the SATs may add to your already hectic schedule. Though some schools are starting to make the SAT IIs an optional part of the application process, for now, we will still encourage you to take these tests.


Here are the reasons why:

1. SAT IIs or SAT Subject Tests evaluate your aptitude and level of knowledge in certain academic
subjects including Math, Chemistry, Physics, Literature, US History, and Language among others.
This gives the college admissions committee a good idea of how ready you are to take a certain
subject or major in college. Thus, it is important that you choose the subjects in which you are
most confident and can assertively demonstrate your knowledge and interest.


2. If you look at the broader picture, taking the SAT IIs can be considered an academic investment
because it can help you gain college credits for certain courses once you get admitted to college.
If you get a really good SAT II score, it could save you from having to attend certain introductory
classes or even get you into a more advanced class.


3. We recommend that you take three SAT subject tests, rather than the recommended two
subjects only to give yourself a cushion. You may want to submit the two highest scores that you got in case you did not do well on the other one.

Studying for the SAT IIs may be a dreadful idea for now, but you will be surprised with the impact it will bring you further down the line. So, it’s important that you take time to prepare for it and aim to get an excellent score. Make sure that you study for the test and take practice exams to help prepare you for topics that will be covered.