SAT Subject Tests

SAT II, also known as Subject Tests, are another standardized test some colleges use for admission or class placement.
The College Board states, "SAT Subject Tests are a great way to show schools what makes you unique and where you excel. Each test gives you an opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge of a specific subject, like math, science, history or languages. Some colleges recommend and others require SAT Subject Tests for admission or course placement. While some schools will ask you to take tests on specific subjects, other schools will let you choose. Colleges that don’t require SAT Subject Tests may also review your Subject Test scores to get more insight into your interests and skills."

Subjects offered:

English	Literature
History	U.S. History World History
Mathematics	Mathematics Level 1 Mathematics Level 2
Science	Biology E/M Chemistry Physics
Languages	Chinese with Listening French French with Listening German German with Listening Modern Hebrew Italian Japanese with Listening Korean with Listening Latin Spanish Spanish with Listening

Schools that require or recommend Subject Tests
Amherst College Any 2 tests required	Harvard University You may take any two subject tests. Students should not submit two Subject Tests in mathematics to meet this requirement. Candidates whose first language is not English should ordinarily not use a Subject Test in their first language to meet the two Subject Tests requirement. All students are encouraged to submit additional Subject Tests	Tufts University SAT and 2 Subject Tests or ACT Math, Science and Engineering Majors: Math Level I or II and a science test.
Barnard College Any 2 tests required	Harvey Mudd College You must submit scores from the Math 2 subject exam and a second one of your choice	All University of California campuses (for students enrolling in Fall 2011, not beyond) Math I not accepted
Boston College SAT and 2 Subject Tests or ACT	Haverford College SAT and any 2 subject Tests or ACT	University of Miami (some majors) SAT subject exams in Math and one in Science are only required for Dual Degree Honors Medical Programs
Boston University SAT and 2 Subject Tests or ACT	Hofstra University Recommended, but not required	University of Michigan Home schooled students
Brown University SAT and 2 Subject Tests or ACT	University of Indiana Bloomington	University of Pennsylvania SAT and 2 Subject Tests or ACT Candidates to the School of Engineering and Applied Science or the Wharton School taking the SAT are encouraged to take a Mathematics Subject Test. Students interested in science-related fields who are taking the SAT, and especially applicants to the School of Engineering and Applied Science and the School of Nursing, are encouraged to take a science Subject Test.
Bryn Mawr College "Test Flexible"	MIT 2 Subject Tests One in math (level 1 or 2), and one in science (physics, chemistry, or biology e/m). We do not have a preference as to which science you take or which level math you take.	University of the Pacific Subject Tests are NOT required to complete an admission application or to be admitted. The following SAT Subject Tests are, however, strongly recommended for the indicated groups because they will be used for placement purposes if a student enrolls. All Students should take either of the SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics Students applying for the following majors should take the SAT Subject Test in Chemistry: Biological Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Chemistry-Biology, Civil Engineering, Dental Hygiene, Dental/Pre-Dental, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Management, Engineering Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Pre-Pharmacy
California Institute of Technology Mathematics Level 2 and one of the following Subject Tests: Biology (Ecological), Biology (Molecular), Chemistry, or Physics	McGill University SAT and 2 Subject tests or ACT	Vassar College SAT and 2 Subject Tests or ACT Any 2 different Subject Tests
Carnegie Mellon varies depending on major	Middlebury College (optional)	Virginia Tech (some majors)
Catholic University of America recommended, not required	New York University (NYU) The SAT Reasoning Test and two SAT Subject Tests or The ACT (with Writing Test) or The SAT Reasoning Test and two AP exam scores or Three SAT Subject Test scores (one in literature or the humanities, one in math or science, and one non-language test of the student’s choice) or Three AP exam scores* (one in literature or the humanities, one in math or science, and one non-language of the student’s choice) MORE INFO: Link	Wake Forest (some majors)
Colby College SAT, ACT, or any 3 Subject Tests	Oxford University	Washington and Lee Any 2 Subject Tests required
Columbia University In addition to either the SAT or ACT, you must also take two SAT Subject Tests. For Columbia College, you may take any two Columbia Engineering, you must take any mathematics test and either Physics or Chemistry. Students must submit all SAT Subject Test scores from all test dates.	Pomona College SAT and 2 Subject Tests or ACT Any 2 different subjects	Wellesley SAT and any 2 Subject Tests or ACT Math, Science and Engineering majors should take a math test
Connecticut College Applicants may choose to submit no tests for review or may select to submit the SAT Reasoning, any two SAT Subject Tests or theACT.	Princeton University Any 2 Subject Tests Applicants who intend to pursue a B.S.E. degree should take one SAT Subject Test in either physics or chemistry and one SAT Subject Test in mathematics (Level I or II).	Wesleyan SAT and 2 Subject Tests or ACT
Cornell University any 2 subjects for Arts and Sciences More info: link	Rensselar Polytechnic Institute SAT Subject Tests in Math (level 1C or 2C) and Science (biology, chemistry, or physics) for accelerated program applicants only (or ACT in lieu of SAT and SAT Subject Tests).	Williams Any 2 Subject Tests
Dartmouth College Any 2 Subjects (2 highest scores)	Rice University (or ACT w writing)	Worcester Polytechnic Test Optional
Duke University Students must take either the three-part SAT and two SAT Subject Tests, or theACT including the writing exam. Applicants to the Pratt School of Engineering who take the SAT must take one SAT Subject Test in Mathematics (level 1 or level 2).	SUNY Stony Brook	Yale University SAT and any 2 Subject Tests or ACT
Embry Riddle (optional)	Swarthmore SAT and any 2 Subject Tests or ACT Applicants considering a major in engineering are strongly encouraged to take the SAT Math level 2 subject test
Florida Institute of Technology (FIT) SAT Subject Tests are not required for admission but considered.	Stanford University (2 recommended) Any SAT Subject Tests you have completed. No preference for the specific SAT Subject Tests you elect to take. However, if you elect to take a math test, we do prefer to see the Math Level 2 test.
Georgetown University (optional)	Stony Brook University SAT Subject Tests in Mathematics (Level 1 or Level 2) and one other subject of the student's choice are recommended.
Hamilton College SAT, ACT, or 3 Subject Tests More Information: Link	Trinity College SAT subject tests are not required for admission purposes, but we will accept them as additional application information.

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