<p>I plan on taking the SAT (and the PSAT) in the fall, and then if I'm unhappy with my SAT score I'll retake it in the spring, but I had a couple questions regarding the SAT Subject Tests and the ACT.</p>
<p>What exactly is the point of them? Should I take them?</p>
<p>Some schools, but not many, require or prefer the ACT over the SAT, and others like that you have both. Many schools require that you take 1, usually 2, SAT subject tests but even if they dont, its usually good to take some anyways.</p>
<p>From what i’ve heard from my guidance counselor, subject tests are necessary for higher degree universities such as ivy leagues and their equivalents. ACTs are the same way, unless you are planning to go to school in the midwest. The SATs are more prevalent on the coasts, and the ACTs are more common in the central united states and in the midwest.</p>
<p>Does it matter how many I take? Are the questions structured like the ones on the SAT? </p>
<p>Also, if, for example, I take three SAT II tests but am only pleased with two of the three scores, do I still have to send them all? And how exactly do I even go about taking the Subject Tests and the ACT?</p>
<p>The questions are more structured towards the AP exams. You can take as many as you would like. The number required is specific to the college you are planning on going too. Many colleges require you to take subject tests that pertain to your intended major. You can also choose what scores you send to colleges. The process is quite easy for the subject tests. You go on the collegeboard website and just sign up for the tests you want to take and enter your school code number and they will tell you where the closest exam sites will be. The material is closest to the AP classes.</p>
<p>You kind of have to take them. :(</p>