I would like to take the SAT is October, but i have no idea how it works. Is there anyone who can help me?

Question

I don't know how to pick a subject, but i do know i would like to cover Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. If anyone could help me here, i would be ever so grateful. What is the SAT Reasoning test and how does it differ from the SAT Subject test? I apologize if i seem stupid, but nobody ever took the time to explain anything to me. Thanks

Answer 1

The SAT reasoning test covers Critical Reading, Math and Writing and gives you a score out of 2400 (800 possible points per section). You're only required to take this once in order to apply to many universities, but you make take it several times OR substitute the ACT for this test.

SAT subject tests are used to gauge your mastery or specific subjects. Some universities require you to take 3 different tests to apply. You can take as many as you want, and you are given a score out of 800.

If you want to cover Critical Reading, Math and Writing, you want to take the SAT reasoning test.

If you want to be tested on certain subjects (ex: Chemisty, Spanish, US History) sign up for a subject test.

You can do all of this on collegeboard.com. I'd recommend that you start an account on that website. It walks you through everything very well.

Answer 2

Well, the SAT Reasoning is comprised of a critical reading, writing and math section, each being worth 800 points for a total of 2400. The SAT is given many times a year, and you can take it as many times as you'd like. Most colleges will only look at your best score. Good scores range in the 2000s. Some colleges, however, will allow you to take the ACT instead of the SAT; the ACT has a reading, english, math, science, and optional writing section (some colleges require the writing section) and the ACT is out of 36 points. Actually, on the ACT, each section is out of 36 points (excluding the writing because it's optional) and your composite score is the average of the four sections. As with the SAT, you can also take the ACT as many times as you like, and you can send whichever score you want. There is one difference here: for the SAT, you have to send all your scores for each time you took the test, but for the ACT, you can pick which score you'd like to send. Anyways, the SAT subject exams test your knowledge in specific subjects. Each is worth 800 points. You can choose the subjects offered, some being: chemistry, biology, english, french, U.S. history, math, and so on (check collegeboard.com for more details). Some colleges require that you take both the SAT reasoning and 3 SAT subject tests, but other colleges may require less subject tests. You have to check on the college you're applying for thier requirements. This is what I know. Good luck.