SAT Subject Tests

According to the College Board, the SAT Subject Tests are designed for students to show their skills in a specific subject. These tests are based on the curriculum students learn in school. There are a number of SAT subject tests available for students to take.

The following tests are offered:
Literature
Biology E/M
French
Modern Hebrew
U.S. History
Chemistry
Spanish
Italian
World History
Physics
German
Japanese
Mathematics Level 1 or 2
Chinese
Latin
Korean
Chinese with Listening
French with Listening
German with Listening
Spanish with Listening
Japanese with Listening
Korean with Listening

Structure and Format
Each test is one hour in length and contains all multiple choice questions.

• The Biology Test contains 60 core multiple choice questions and 20 multiple choice questions in either ecological (E) or molecular (M) subject matter. Students have the choice of which 20 question section they would like to complete.

• The Math Tests require students to use a scientific or graphing calculator. The use of a graphing calculator is recommended. Math Level 1 is recommended for students who have completed three years of college-prep math, while Math Level 2 is geared toward students who have taken more than three years of college-prep math.

• The Language Tests with Listening require students to bring a CD player with headphones and include both reading and listening sections. The Language Tests with Listening are offered only in November and only at selected test centers.

• Students may take up to three SAT Subject Tests in one day. Students may not take the SAT and an SAT Subject Test in the same day.

• Many colleges and universities require students to take two or three SAT Subject Tests in addition to the SAT for admissions and placement purposes.