SAT 1 & SAT 2 confusion! (Pepperdine University)

Test Preparation
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<p>Ok, guys I am really confused. I have taken the SAT tests for Biology, Chemistry and Physics.</p>

<p>And I am planning to apply to Pepperdine University. They have asked me to submit the SAT 1 scores. Now my confusion is, what is the difference between SAT 1 & SAT 2? I know this is a dumb question, but plz dont judge me. I am really panicky these days...and I just want to make sure I am doing the right thing.</p>

<p>The SAT test that I have taken, is it SAT 1 or SAT 2?</p>

<p>Can someone please tell me??? Thank you.</p>

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<p>Judging by what I am reading, you have given the SAT IIs. SAT I is a 3-4 hour long test which comprises of English and Math.</p>

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<p>Thank you so much for your reply!</p>

<p>This sucks though, I can’t apply to Pepperdine! :(</p>

4

<p>Seriously? You never took the main SAT 1? Only the subject tests, known as SAT II, which are often optional for colleges, and isn’t needed by Pepperdine?</p>

<p>Application deadline is Jan 5. Email and ask them if they will take the Jan 25 test score, you can still register for that.</p>

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<p>If you haven’t taken the SAT 1, it’s many more schools than Pepperdine you cannot apply to. I find it hard to believe you have taken 3 SAT 2s but not the SAT 1. Are you just confused?</p>

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<p>The SAT tests for Biology,Chemistry and Physics, for which the highest possible score is 800 are what are now called SAT Subject Tests and used to be called SAT II’s.</p>

<p>The SAT, also sometimes referred to as the SAT I, is a test that has a math, reading and writing section and a highest possible score of 2400 (maximum 800 in each of the three sections) and the writing section includes an essay part where you write an essay.</p>

<p>It is the SAT (or, alternatively, a test called the ACT which is provided by a different company) that is required for you to be able to apply to the vast majority of colleges and without which your application will be considered incomplete and you will not be admitted. The SAT Subject Tests are actually needed only for a small number of colleges that require or recommend them – of which Pepperdine is not one of those and it does not use SAT subject tests for admission but does require the SAT or ACT.</p>

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<p>Many colleges will accept the Jan 25 SAT I so register for it ASAP! If not, there are test flexible(look into URochester, which will take your Subject Test scores in place of the SAT I) and test optional colleges.</p>