<p>It's amazing how I just found about SAT subject tests recently. I'm a junior in the detroit area and not once have I heard anyone talk about the subject tests. Most know of the SAT test, but give you odd looks if you tell them you are taking it. That's because in michigan, we are required to take the ACT and likewise, universities in our area don't require the SAT or SAT subject tests. We, however, generally take AP exams. So, here I am, knowing very little about these tests that are REQUIRED at some colleges (Dartmouth and Cornell) I want to apply to with the deadline for the June test on Wednesday. I know I can take them in the fall, but I feel that it would be best to take them now since I remember more of the material. </p>
<p>1: Why should these tests be required if I am gaining college credit in AP exams?
2: When are they administered in the fall? Will I have enough time to take them, get results, and send them in my applications?
3a: How do they compare to the same AP exam?
3b: More specifically, how does AP Language compare to the SAT Literature?
4: Can I take more than one test on the same test date? If so, how do they proctor it?</p>
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<li>Some colleges will actually use SAT subject tests as “placement exams” for higher courses…you can’t really get college credit with them, but they may help for higher placement</li>
<li>[SAT</a> Subject Tests - Dates & Deadlines](<a href=“http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/sat-subject/register/test-dates]SAT”>College Board Will No Longer Offer SAT Subject Tests or SAT with Essay – College Board Blog)
The October ones will work for EA/ED applications, the November will also work for RD</li>
<li>To me, they are pretty similar. All the tests are one hour, multiple choice. NO ESSAYS!!! haha.
I think that AP literature and composition is fairly similar to SAT Literature. Not so sure about AP language because I haven’t taken the class yet.</li>
<li>You can take up to 3 tests on the same day. Depending on how many students are taking it, you all go into a room and are handed a booklet with ALL the subject tests in it. You simply pick the one you are doing, enter the code, and complete the test.</li>
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<p>Also, I want to say that most/all of ivy leagues require them. Yale, etc. requires 2 while Harvard requires 3</p>
<p>Thank so much imagodei. Are the dates of those tests usually the same for each year?</p>
<p>yes, they are always around the same time. =)</p>