SAT II Subject Test Preparation
The SAT IIs are what many of us remember as "Achievement Tests." Twenty years ago the Achievement tests had little or no relevance on college admission decisions — they were primarily used for advanced placement purposes. Now, top tier colleges expect to see strong scores on at least two, and typically three, SAT IIs. Discipline & FocusThe SAT II is a set of more than 20 different tests focusing on specific disciplines or subjects, such as English, history, social sciences, mathematics, physical sciences, and foreign languages. Each subject test lasts one hour and consists entirely of multiple choice questions, except for the Writing Test, which has a 20-minute essay section in addition to a 40-minute multiple choice section. These tests are designed to measure what you know about specific disciplines. Sure, critical reading and thinking skills play a part, but the main purpose of the SAT II subject tests is to determine exactly what you know about writing, math, history, chemistry, etc. 
Test SchedulingOn SAT II subjects that require lots of memorization, it is often good to schedule them to coincide with the end of a semester. At BrainTrust, we will help you differentiate between careless mistakes and topics you have not mastered. Often, teachers have simply not had to time to prepare you for the specific test questions in various subjects. We will also go through actual SAT subject test questions published by the College Board. Score ChoiceThe College Board no longer allows an optional "Score Choice" on the SAT II. Your potential college will see the scores. For those who are serious, preparation is crucial. Much like the SAT's, the SAT II subject tests are given seven times a year. At BrainTrust, we never recommend you take more than two on a given day. When in doubt, we think many students should spend time preparing for the US History and Math Level One subject tests. Different subjects require different approaches. True Learning vs. Memorization Skills
The most effective way to learn math is very different from the way to learn history or Spanish, yet most students study all subjects in pretty much the same way: by reading and rereading their textbooks and notes. All subjects can be divided into four primary categories: those in which one is acquiring facts (like biology or history), those in which one is learning how to solve problems (like geometry, calculus or physics), those in which one is learning to interpret and respond to material (like literature or art history), and those in which one is learning to communicate in a new way (like languages or even painting). Many times to adequately prepare for a specific subject, there are only a few basic questions which require answers. Many types of questions appear repeatedly. Our SAT subject test tutors, who have scored in the top 10 percentile of all SAT takers in the given subject, obviously know what is necessary to succeed. They will help you comprehend not only the subject manner, but anticipate the questions which might appear on the exam itself. Learn More
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