Step 1: Understanding SAT IIs
Each year CollegeBoard offers a number of tests called SAT II Subject tests on most core subjects. These include Mathematics Level 1 and Level 2, Chemistry, US History, Spanish, etc. For the full list of exams and general content covered on each one, (click here). Each test is 1 hour and all questions are multiple choice.SAT II Subject tests test content that is slightly easier than the content tested by AP exams. However, the SAT II Subject tests are also graded on a much harsher curve. While every exam has its own curves, on average you may miss 3-7 questions for a perfect score of 800.
You may take 3 SAT II subject tests at a time. SAT II subject tests are offered on almost all the same days as the SAT Reasoning Test, so you cannot take both tests at the same time. Language tests with listening can only be taken in November.
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