THE SAT SUBJECT TESTS

SAT学科考试介绍

陈琰彦

What Are the SAT Subject Tests? 

      The SAT Subject Tests (formerly called the SAT II tests and the Achievement Tests) are a series of college entrance tests that cover specific academic subject areas. Like the better-known SAT test, which measures general verbal and math skills, the SAT Subject Tests are given by the College Entrance Examination Board. Colleges and universities often require applicants to take oneor more SAT Subject Tests along with the SAT.

      SAT Subject Tests are generally not as difficult as Advanced Placement tests, but they may cover more than is taught in basic high school courses. Students usually take an SAT Subject Test after completing an Advanced Placement course or an Honors course in the subject area.

什么是SAT学科考试？

        SAT学科考试全称为the SAT II tests，也是中国留学生经常听到的SAT II考试。SAT II考试和中国留学生所熟知的SAT考试同属于美国大学理事会（COLLEGE BOARD）所设立。但有别于SAT考试仅仅测试学生的语言和基本数学能力，SATⅡ考试更关注于学生的学科学习水平（SATⅡ考试目前有20门考试科目，包括数学，物理，化学，生物等理科科目以及历史，文学和语言等学科）。美国大学往往会要求学生在申请的时候提供1至多门SATⅡ的成绩，这样的成绩对于学生申请的专业有很大的参考度。因此在SATⅡ学科考试中取得较好的成绩对于中国留学生，尤其是有志于前30名大学的同学来说是非常重要的。近几年SAT考试报名也趋向于SATⅡ考试报考人数增加的趋势。

SAT学科考试有别于AP考试（Advanced Placement,该考试是在高中阶段设置的具有大学水平的课程），它主要侧重考察学生高中阶段所教授的内容。美国学生一般可以在某个学科学完10年级的Honors课程（高中阶段课程）后进行考试，也可以在11年级学完AP课程（大学水平课程）后参加考试。一般建议大家最好在高二时可以把SATⅡ课程成绩准备好，这样便于高三阶段的申请。

How Do I Know if I Need to Take SAT Subject Tests?

Review the admissions requirements of the colleges to which you plan to apply. Each college will have its own requirements. Many colleges require that you take a minimum number of SAT Subject Tests—usually one or two. Some require that you take tests in specific subjects. Some may not require SAT Subject Tests at all.

我如何知道自己是否需要参加SATⅡ考试？

建议考生可以了解下自己计划申请学校的要求。每个学校的申请要求各有不同，但很多大学会有最少SATⅡ成绩的要求—一般至少为一到两门，有些学校甚至会有规定的考试科目。

When Are SAT Subject Tests Given, and How Do I Register for Them?

SAT Subject Tests are usually given on six weekend dates spread throughout the academic year. These dates are usually the same ones on which the SAT is given. To find out the test dates, visit the College Board Web site at www.collegeboard.com. You can also register for a test at the Web site. Click on the tabs marked “students” and follow the directions you are given. You will need to use a credit card if you register online. As an alternative, you can register for SAT Subject Tests by mail using the registration form in the SAT Registration Bulletin, which should be available from your high school guidance counselor.

什么时候有SATⅡ的考试，我如何进行报名？

 每年的SATⅡ会有六次考试，一般会安排在1月，5月，6月，10月，11月，12月的周末，这些考期基本和SAT考试会安排在同一天，因此学生不可以同一天考期同时参加SAT和SATⅡ两个考试。如果想要看一下下一年的考试日程或是进行报名，可以点击www.collegeboard.com了解相关的信息。

How Many SAT Subject Tests Should I Take?

You can take as many SAT Subject Tests as you wish. According to the College Board, more than one-half of all SAT Subject Test takers take three tests, and about one-quarter take four or more tests. Keep in mind, though, that you can take only three tests on a single day. If you want to take more than three tests, you’ll need to take the others on a different testing date. When deciding how many SAT Subject Tests to take, base your decision on the requirements of the colleges to which you plan to apply. It is probably not a good idea to take many more SAT Subject Tests than you need. You will probably do better by focusing only on the ones that your preferred colleges require.

我可以参加多少门的SATⅡ考试？

你可以参加任意SATⅡ考试。一般来说每门SATⅡ考试College Board每年都会提供3-4次考试机会。但是一定要记住，每一次考试你最多可以同时报考3门考试。如果你要参加3门以上的SATⅡ考试，只能安排在不同的考期来进行。你可以根据你所要申请的学校的要求来进行安排自己所要考试的SATⅡ的科目。一般不建议考过多的SATⅡ科目。

Which SAT Subject Tests Should I Take?

If a college to which you are applying requires one or more specific SAT Subject Tests, then of course you must take those particular tests. If the college simply requires that you take a minimum number of SAT Subject Tests, then choose the test or tests for which you think you are best prepared and likely to get the best score. If you have taken an Advanced Placement course or an Honors course in a particular subject and done well in that course, then you should probably consider taking an SAT Subject Test in that subject.

我需要参加哪门SATⅡ考试？

如果你需要申请的学校有规定的考试科目，请按规定进行选择。如果学校仅仅是规定了最少参加考试的SATⅡ考试的科目，你可以选择自己比较擅长或是比较容易获得高分的学科进行参加，中国学生一般选择数理化科目的较多（注意：如果是持中国大陆和香港护照，是不能参加Chinese考试的）。如果你参加过AP考试并且获得了很好的成绩，建议可以参加该学科的SATⅡ的考试。

When Should I Take SAT Subject Tests?

Timing is important. It is a good idea to take an SAT Subject Test as soon as possible after completing a course in the test subject, while the course material is still fresh in your mind. If you plan to take an SAT Subject Test in a subject that you have not studied recently, make sure to leave yourself enough time to review the course material before taking the test.

我何时参加SATⅡ考试？

安排考试的时间是非常重要的工作。通常建议课程结束的时候就立即参加考试，这样刚学过的内容还记得比较清晰。如果你学习的时间已经很久或者还没有学习过相关的考试内容，一定要记得给自己充足的复习准备的时间来进行考试准备。

What Do I Need on the Day of the Test?

To take an SAT Subject Test, you will need an admission ticket to enter the exam room and acceptable forms of photo identification. You will also need two number 2 pencils. Be sure that the erasers work well at erasing without leaving smudge marks. The tests are scored by machine, and scoring can be inaccurate if there are smudges or other stray marks on the answer sheet.

Any devices that can make noise, such as cell phones or wrist watch alarms, should be turned off during the test. Study aids such as dictionaries and review books, as well as food and beverages, are barred from the test room.

考试时我需要准备什么东西？

参加考试时准备好准考证，相关证件，备好两支铅笔和橡皮。由于考试全是由机器批改，因此橡皮需要能擦得比较干净，这样不会影响考试。考试期间手机，电子手表等电子产品一律关闭。词典，复习用书以及饮料等物品也是被考场所禁止的。

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