<p>Hi everyone...well summer is here and I guess I should get going on the SAT IIs..only problem is..I have no idea what they are, and I haven't seen a book regarding these subject tests (mind you, there isn't THAT much hype surrounding SATs in Canada)..
I was wondering if anyone could give me an overview of them...you know, tell me a little blip of what to expect (how many questions, basics, etc.)..as well do these tests cover what you learn in school or would studying from scratch on a subject be ok??
Thanks!</p>
<p>SAT IIs are basically "achievment tests" that test you on your knowledege of a subject overall. Because they often cover more than you learn in school (depends on school), it is very wise to get some outside preparation, unless your like 100% sure that you know basically everything. They're 1 hour tests-usually about 70-100 questions depending on the subject. Like language tests(spanish, french, german, etc.) are 85. Science-100, i think. history(us/world)-90/95. Prior knowledge based in previous classes/work is beneficial, but not totally required. Like langauge tests recommend 3-4 yrs of school wk, but 2 yrs of solid self-study can work, too. </p>
<p>If your an international, then you shouldnt really worry about SAT II's, I guess. But if your applying to the ivys, or American colleges that require them, I guess you should take a few.(maximum: 3)</p>
<p>more info at <a href="http://www.collegeboard.com%5B/url%5D">www.collegeboard.com</a></p>
<p>so would you say that a summer's worth of preparation be enough? also, i remember vaguely about hearing that they didn't like it when you took a language subject test and it was a language you spoke fluently like at home w/ your family, is this true? thanks</p>
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so would you say that a summer's worth of preparation be enough?
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depends on what subject test youre taking..and how good of a background you have on it..
but normaly a summer IS definetly enough...infact a month could be enough..</p>
<p>tanx lotz for your replies..i guess i'll need to go visit Barnes and Nobles or something to pick up a book...</p>
<p>Yeah, a summer would definitely be enough. I was able to prepare for chemistry and spanish in about 2-3 weeks and get good scores, so you'll be good with a summer.</p>
<p>i tried out a couple of subject tests on collegeboard yesterday..i like the chinese test but i've never taken a chinese class in highschool..i'm afraid that the sample test on collegeboard is easier than it rlly is...</p>
<p>o yeah..what's the diff between Math IC and IIC?? thanks lotz!</p>
<p>IC is a bit less material then IIC but the curve is HARSH ( actually there isnt really a curve ...if u miss one.u miss the 800) IIC is more advanced and stuff but it has a WAYY better curve (maybe 8 q's for an 800..?)</p>
<p>CDN-in-SAT-land - don't just go by those "sample" problems on the College Board website. They are extraordinarily misleading. They are a very narrow sample of each test, so it is impossible to judge whether or not you are good at the subject (SAT II-wise) by answering the sample problems.</p>
<p>Case in point: I got just one USH sample problem wrong (out of 20 or so) and ended up getting 700 on the real thing with prep. And I didn't fare that badly on the sample Lit problems and ended up getting a 680 on the real thing. </p>
<p>Buy or look at a prep book to gauge your real skills. The sample problems are misleading.</p>
<p>agh...i'm having trouble picking out which SAT IIs I should write...US history and World history are no go's since i've only touched briefly on them in gr. 10 Cdn. history..unless I somehow manage to cram all the necessary facts this summer...lol is it possible to study for a US history test w/ only very brief knowledge?</p>
<p>^haha, i just realized that the answer to my question is a little obvious...i seriously doubt i would WANT to cram all that information..</p>
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Ha. There's actually NONE.</p>