Nationally most schools will accept scores from either exam. Registration packets are available for your convenience in the counseling office. Students planning to attend a college that prefers the SAT I must also determine if any SAT II subject tests are required. I is a three hour test, primarily multiple choice, that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities. Unlike SAT I, which measures more general abilities, subject tests measure your knowledge of particular subjects and your ability to apply that knowledge.
Some colleges require or recommend one or more tests for admission or placement purposes.
Check the requirements of colleges under consideration before deciding which test to take. You may begin taking subject tests as early as your first year of high school after you hve completed a course of study in subjects such as advanced biology or AP US History and the material is still fresh in your mind. For other subjects such as languages, you will want to compete several years of study before taking the test. Here are some suggestions to help you prepare for the future and particularly for post-secondary training. Discuss your plans and problems with your parents, teachers and counselors.