Before preparing your college application, review your high school transcript, which contains much of the information that admissions counselors are evaluating. Which test you should take depends on the schools you're applying to and where you live in the country.
Most schools accept both tests, however.
If you're unsure which is appropriate for you, call the admissions offices of the schools that interest you, or talk to your guidance counselor, or ask us. These tests are frequently used for college-level placement rather than admissions purposes. Since the SAT II tests content covered in high school classes, be sure that you select the most appropriate tests and take them as soon after finishing the related course as possible. Your guidance counselor can help you with this. That rather bulky packet of paper conspicuously fastened to the center of the school brochure will ask for personal information in a variety of ways, such as short-answer questions, essays, and recommendations.