SAT Subject Test

SAT Subject Test is given to the students to improve their credentials for university admissions in the US. This abroad studies Subject Test is a standardized test that includes 20 multiple-choice questions. Read the whole blog to know more about the SAT Test in order to score well in your next SATs.

What is the difference between a General SAT test and SAT subject test?

The main difference between a General SAT test and SAT subject test is that a general SAT test is based and assessed on the following criteria and subjects:

• Mathematics
• Critical Reading
• Writing Section

While the SAT test is divided into 5 categories that are English, History, Science, Mathematics and Languages such as Spanish, German, French etc. from which a student has to choose one to showcase his or her understanding about the respective subject. 

Also Read: SAT Exam Dates

How many SAT Subject Tests are there?

The Subject tests are divided into 20 multiple choice questions for the following mentioned subjects:

• History
• English
• Languages
• Science
• Mathematics

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History

The History subject test is divided into the following:

• World History

Syllabus	Global or comparative Europe Africa Southwest Asia South and Southeast Asia East Asia America
No. Of questions	95 (multiple choice questions)
Duration	60 Minutes
Score Points	200-800

• US history

Syllabus	Political history Economic history Social history Intellectual and cultural history Foreign policy
No. Of questions	90 (multiple choice questions)
Duration	60 Minutes
Score Points	200-800

Also Read: SAT Syllabus for 2022

English

Syllabus	American literature English literature
Question Sources	Prose passage primary excerpts from fictionEssaysPoetryDrama
No. Of questions	60 (multiple choice questions)
Duration	60 Minutes
Score Points	200-800

Languages

The Language subject test is supposed to demonstrate a student’s understanding of a particular language. SAT language subject tests are taken for the following mentioned languages:

• Spanish
• French
• Chinese 
• Italian
• German
• Modern Hebrew
• Latin
• Japanese 
• Korean

No. Of questions	85 (multiple choice questions)
Duration	60 Minutes
Score Points	200-800

Science

Science subject test is divided into the following mentioned subjects:

• Chemistry

Syllabus	Structure of matter Reaction types Stoichiometry Equilibrium and reaction rates Thermochemistry Laboratory Descriptive chemistry States of matter
No. Of questions	85 (multiple choice questions)
Duration	60 Minutes
Score Points	200-800

• Physics

Syllabus	Mechanics Electricity and magnetism Heat and thermodynamics Modern physics Waves and optics Miscellaneous
No. Of questions	75 (multiple choice questions)
Duration	60 Minutes
Score Points	200-800

• Ecological Biology/Molecular Biology

Syllabus	Cellular and molecular biology Genetics Organismal biology Evolution and diversity
No. Of questions	80 (multiple choice questions)
Duration	60 Minutes
Score Points	200-800

Mathematics

Mathematics subject test is divided into 2 levels that are:

• Mathematics Level 1

Syllabus	Number and Operations Algebra and functions Geometry and measurement: Plane Euclidean, coordinate, three-dimensional, and trigonometry Data analysis, statistics, and probability
No. Of questions	50 (multiple choice questions)
Duration	60 Minutes
Score Points	200-800

• Mathematics Level 2

Syllabus	Number and operations Algebra and functions Geometry and measurement: coordinate, three-dimensional, and trigonometry Data analysis, statistics, and probability
No. Of questions	50 (multiple choice questions)
Duration	60 Minutes
Score Points	200-800

Also Read: SAT Eligibility Criteria

SAT Subject Test Score Guide

When you are aware of an Exam’s score scale or points, it gets quite easy for you to understand and prepare for the exam in a precise manner. The table below mentions the average, high and good subject test scores to make it easier for you to set a score goal for yourself while preparing for the subject test.

Score Range	200-800
Average Score	650 or above
Highest Score	800
Good Score	700-750

Average Sat Subject Score

The table below mentions the average Sat Subject Score for the following subjects:

SAT Subject	Average Score
Physics	667
Chemistry	668
Molecular Biology	647
Ecological Biology	616
Mathematics Level 1	599
Mathematics Level 2	690
US History	620
World History	615
Literature	599

The information source mentioned above is taken from the College Board.

SAT Subject Test Fee

SAT Subject Test Fee	Fee in USD	In INR
Registration Fee	$26	INR 2,113
SAT Subject Test Fee per test	$22	INR 1,788
Language Test with Listening	$26	INR 2,113

SAT Subject Test Dates

The dates of the SAT topic tests are virtually identical to the dates of the SAT general tests. On all test days, the SAT Tests in Literature, Science, US History, and Math are available. The language exams and the World History test, on the other hand, are only available on certain occasions.

The schedule for the SAT Subject Tests in 2023 is shown in the table below:

SAT Test Date 2023	Registration Deadline
Aug 26, 2023	Paper: Jul 28, 2023 Digital: Aug 11, 2023
Oct 7, 2023	Paper: Sept 8, 2023 Digital: Sept 22, 2023
Nov 4, 2023	Paper: Oct 6, 2023 Digital: Oct 20, 2023
Dec 2, 2023	Paper: Nov 3, 2023 Digital: Nov 17, 2023
Mar 9, 2024	Feb 23, 2024
May 4, 2024	Apr 19, 2024
June 1, 2024	May 17, 2024

Best Book for SAT Subject Test

With the aid of SAT books, you can ace the SAT. For each subject, SAT books give assistance and previous year’s papers. Here are a few SAT books that are essential for you to take the SAT test:

• SAT subject study guide(2020-2021 Edition)
• The College Board’s Official SAT Study Guide(2006)
• Kalli’s SAT Pattern Strategy
• McGraw Hill Education SAT Elite 2021 Edition
• Barron’s SAT, 29th Edition
• SAT Physics Subject Test

SAT Subject Test Practice Papers

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