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SAT I vs. SAT II

SAT I? SAT II? What's the difference?

Some colleges, like those in the University of California system, require both the SAT I and SAT II tests. For instance, the UC system requires SAT II tests in Writing, Math IC or Math IIC, and another third subject of the student's choice. The ACT, another standardized test, often may be substituted for the SAT I.

One thing to note is that SAT II subject tests are best taken toward the end of the school year, when the student is most knowledgeable about math, chemistry, Spanish, etc. Make sure to try a couple different elective subjects, and register early to get a test center close to home. You can register with the College Board.

What's the difference between SAT I & SAT II Math?

SAT I Math tests the ability of students to solve problems involving arithmetic, algebra and geometry. Officially, the test is called a "Reasoning Test". The test writers expect students not just to memorize but to understand the concept of the formulas.

SAT II Math IC is more similar to the SAT I Math than the SAT II Math IIC. Math IC requires students to be able to do problems involving algebra, geometry (plane Euclidean, coordinate and three-dimensional), basic trigonometry and elementary statistics. Our test takers have found the Math IC test questions to be much wordier and similar to the SAT I Math in recent years.

Another key difference between Math IC and IIC is that if you score half the questions right on Math IC you will score approximately 550. On the Math IIC if you answer half the questions correctly, you would score approximately 630.

Is there any difference between SAT I Verbal and SAT II Writing?

SAT I Verbal and SAT II Writing are two very different tests. The SAT I Verbal tests students' ability to understand and analyze what they read. It tests the student's ability to recognize relationships between parts of a sentence or between pairs of words. A strong knowledge of vocabulary is critical to doing well on the Verbal questions.

SAT II Writing test is composed of two parts: one twenty minute essay and 60 multiple-choice questions. The essay tests the student's ability to write an essay with good organization, choice of words, sentence structure and punctuation. The graders also look for logical presentation and appropriate examples. The multiple-choice portion of the test measures the student's ability to recognize faults in languange usage and structure. Strong understanding of English grammar is key to doing well.

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