For those who wish to take undergraduate level education in USA, The College Board offers two tests.

• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Reasoning and
• Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) Subject Tests – in 20 different subjects

The Scholastic Aptitude Test SAT Subject Tests is the collective name for 20 multiple choice standardized tests given on individual subjects. A student typically chooses which tests to take depending upon college entrance requirements for the schools in which he or she is planning to apply.

Every test is now a one-hour timed test. A student may take up to three SAT Subject Tests on any given date. Most SAT subject tests are offered on the same dates as the regular SAT, except for the March administration. The language tests with listening are generally available only once a year, in November.

Each individual test is scored on a scale of 200 to 800.

Many colleges use the Subject Tests for admission, for course placement, and to advise students about course selection. Used in combination with other background information (your high school record, scores from other tests like the SAT Reasoning Test, teacher recommendations, etc.), they provide a dependable measure of your academic achievement and are a good predictor of future performance. Some colleges specify the Subject Tests they require for admission or placement; others allow applicants to choose which tests to take.

Subject Tests fall into five general subject areas:

All Subject Tests are one-hour, multiple-choice tests. However, some of these tests have unique formats:

The Subject Test in Biology E/M contains a common core of 60 general-knowledge multiple-choice questions, followed by 20 multiple-choice questions that emphasize either ecological (Biology E) or molecular (Biology M) subject matter. After completing the core questions, test takers choose the section for which they feel most prepared.

The Subject Tests in Math (Level 1 and Level 2) have some questions that require the use of at least a scientific or graphing calculator. Mathematics Subject Tests are developed with the expectation that most students will use a graphing calculator. There are no plans to discontinue or change the content of the Subject Tests in Math Level 1 or Math Level 2.

The Subject Tests in Languages with Listening (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish) consist of a listening section and a reading section. Students taking these tests are required to bring an acceptable cassette player with earphones to the test center.

For more detailed information, including recommended preparation, anticipated skills, test format, sample questions, and more, visit the SAT Subject Test Learning Center.

Many colleges that don't require Subject Test scores will still review them since they can give a fuller picture of your academic background.

Fees:

• SAT Reasoning: $ 94 (45+26+24) =
• SAT Subject Language Tests with listening: $ 89 (40+26+23)
• SAT Subject Tests (other): $ 78 (29+26+23)

SAT scores will be reported to four universities/colleges with the fees paid (as above). For any additional reporting, $ 9.50 is payable.

For Score reporting by Phone - $ 19.50

If a student wants to obtain his score by phone - $ 12.

If a student wants to report score by Rush Service, the fee is $ 26.50 plus 9.50 per score report

Please note that the test taker (student) must not be younger than 13 years, to take SAT.

How to register for SAT.

Registration for SAT has to be made online directly by registering with 'College Board', Princeton, New Jersey, USA, since there is no Indian representative. Please visit www.collegeboard.com