Really, How Important Are SAT Subject Tests?

fhimas88888888
Mon, 13 Aug 2007 12:04:40 +0000

[quoteI would say they’re relatively important though not nearly as important as the SAT Is.



That is a common myth. The truth is, SAT IIs are JUST AS IMPORTANT as SAT I’s in the admissions process. Though I can’t seem to find the article that spells it out clearly, I can make the same point using an ‘Academic Index Calculator’ found on the ‘Hernandez Counseling’ site (Ms. Hernandez charges tens of thousands of dollars for her services, has authored a few books, and has been interviewed by a number of news programs – she knows her stuff).

http://63.135.109.195/hernandez/ai_calculator.cfm

Let’s say your graduating class has 100 students and you’re no. 1.

First try inputting your M+V as both 800s, and your three subject tests all as 600. Check to see what the academic index is. Now try reversing it (getting 600 on M+V and 800 on your subject tests). You’ll notice, that the academic index is THE SAME.

In her books, I know she writes on this topic, but I can’t seem to find it at the moment.

Subject tests are just as important as the reasoning exam.