<p>I am a non-science international student that might take the SAT Subject tests this year.
I really have no idea which subjects to go for. Should I opt for Literature in English and Math Level 2? I'm not particularly good at Math. I would, any day, choose US/World History over Math, but, unfortunately, I have no prior knowledge of the subject.</p>
<p>What would you suggest?</p>
<p>It would help if you mentioned the schools and area of study you are considering. How are your math skills through Algebra II?</p>
<p>I plan to apply to some of the top tier schools (Spring admission). I’m particularly interested in subjects/majors like communication, English, cinema, theatre and economics.</p>
<p>My Math skills are decent. I grasp concepts really well, but the only problem with me is the fact that I make numerous careless errors. This habit of mine can especially prove to be disastrous during a multiple choice test.</p>
<p>How tough is World History?</p>
<p>Literature is not an easy test. Math is all pre-calculus.</p>
<p>I agree. Literature is definitely a very difficult test. How is World History?</p>
<p>The World History subject test wasn’t bad, but it was pretty extensive; however I’d just taken the AP World History test, so I was prepared. I got an 800 on the subject test.</p>
<p>Which subjects would you suggest for me? Which ones are comparatively easier than the rest?</p>
<p>If you are planning on MIT, they require you to take a math and a science.</p>
<p>I suggest you either find a copy of the blue book with a sample test for each subject or go to the college board website and look and see what you seem best prepared for: [SAT</a> Subject Tests ? Practice SAT Questions](<a href=“The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board”>The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board)</p>
<p>I can tell you that neither math test is particularly friendly to careless mistakes.</p>
<p>My younger so found the Lit test fairly easy. No studying - got a 700. (But he got a 790 on CR section of the SAT1.)</p>
<p>Without a knowledge of the curriculum in your country, it is hard to know what you would be well prepared for.</p>
<p>You can sign up for the tests and then change your mind about which ones to take when you get there. So if you want to take the tests in June, there’s still time to decide.</p>
<p>You really need to get some sample tests. You can order SAT Subject Test preparation books online that include sample tests and sample questions.</p>
<p>Assuming that you are not planning to major in a science, you probably need two tests in different fields. For a few colleges, you need three. Literature is a possibility, depending on how it is taught in your country. That’s what you need the sample test for. You may also find that you are adequately prepared for a test in one of the sciences – biology, chemistry, or physics – based on what you have studied in high school. There is no rule that says that you can’t take a science test. Another possibility would be a language, if you have studied any of the languages for which there are SAT Subject Tests.</p>
<p>When do you have to sign up for the June tests?</p>
<p>No, I shall not take the SAT Subject Tests in June. I need more time to prepare. Maybe in Aug/Sep.</p>
<p>First: It is wrong to put “Urgent” in the subject line when it is clearly not an urgent question.</p>
<p>Second: Your next chance after June will be October. There are no SAT’s in Aug/Sep.</p>
<p>It’s urgent because I need to inform a college within a week about the subject exams I choose to take.</p>
<p>Could you please let me know when in October the test is scheduled?</p>
<p>^Why don’t you look it up yourself.</p>
<p>Desert.Mirage - here is the link. I think you should also look at the requirements for the colleges you are interested in - some require specific tests, some 3 and some none. If you are not taking the tests until October make sure you can live with the late date the scores come out.</p>
<p>[SAT</a> - The Most Widely Used College Admission Exam](<a href=“The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board”>The SAT – SAT Suite | College Board)</p>
<p>Iglooo - now would be a good time to register for June.</p>
<p>They are not showing dates beyond the June test date :(</p>
<p>How are we going to know when they are then?</p>
<p>Desert.Mirage - you’re right, the schedule doesn’t show 2010 dates beyond June but I think the premise is that the tests follow the same schedule each year - so the first date after June will be the Saturday in October corresponding to the October 2009 date. Watch the deadlines for international students - in my country students are told to register months before those deadlines because testing centres fill up so fast. As for which subjects to try - my daughter who was strong in English took the literature test her GCSE year with no preparation and did very well. If your school system follows the UK GCSE or IGCSE syllabus, you should be well prepared. Good luck!</p>
<p>Kajon, Thank you. Do you register through school or yourself?</p>