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.

College Application Tips

Application tips for college

Applying to college can really be challenging and stressful. Just imagine the tons of requirements you need to gather, the long application forms you need to fill out, and the different essays you need to write for each of the different schools you are applying to. With the overwhelming college application process you need to undergo, do you think you can perfect all your college applications? Here are 3 effective tips on how you can make the best out of your college application.

1.       College application is more than just filling out application forms with personal information and statistics about yourself. More importantly, when preparing your college application, you need to strategically sew together the major components of your application – extracurricular activities, personal statement, supplementary essays, and resume – to create a picture of you that the admissions committee will appreciate. Through these components, you need to build an image that would grab the attention of the one evaluating you and convince him/her that you are a good fit to the school you are applying to.

2.       Preparation and diligence are keys to perfecting your college application. Take time to complete your application and carefully provide information. When you write essays, for example, write with your heart and make sure to review, edit, and refine your write up. Prepare for interviews and present yourself well. If you do not show diligence in your college application, other candidates can take your spot in your dream college. With more and more students applying for highly selective schools, setting yourself apart can be challenging, if not impossible. Thus, you have to work as hard as you can and prove that you deserve to be in your school of choice.

3.       Finally, do not work on your application just before the deadline. Several months before the application process begins, you need to be doing some preparations already like figuring out what SAT subjects you want to take, reviewing for your standardized tests, and gathering your application requirements. When you do this, you’ll have your requirements ready and you won’t have to cram when during your application.