SAT Subject tests vs The ACT

mo24
Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:52:06 +0000

From what I read, it seemed that most of the colleges I was interested in wanted two SAT II subject tests: one Math subject test (IC or IIC) and one Science (Physics seemed to be the most in demand). I’m pretty strong in Math, so I would aim for that and probably also the Physics subject test also, since i’m most interested in it.

However, I don’t know a great deal about physics… i’m certain I haven’t been exposed to the kinds of material a student taking an AP class in it would be. I know many of the basic concepts and ideas behind it, but i’m not sure how much on the SAT II Physics test would require advanced knowledge of the subject to score in the 700+ range.