SAT Subject Tests

BREAKING NEWS: Subject Tests and SAT Essay Have Been Eliminated

BREAKING NEWS: Subject Tests and SAT Essay Have Been Eliminated

This morning the College Board made two big announcements in the world of college admissions: for students in the U.S., both the SAT Subject Tests and the SAT essay writing section will be discontinued.  At International College Counselors, we’ve been hearing rumors for a while, and today College Board made it official. There were 20…

Test Optional and Optional Essay: What Optional Really Means

Test Optional and Optional Essay: What Optional Really Means

So far, 2020 has proven to be a year of big changes, and the college admissions process is no different. Some pieces of the application that used to be required are now optional, and what colleges mean by “optional” needs further explanation and clarification. What “test optional” means Test optional means just that: it is…

The Latest on AP, SAT and ACT Testing

The Latest on AP, SAT and ACT Testing

Each new day of the COVID-19 crisis brings changes. However, what doesn’t change is International College Counselors’ commitment to delivering dedicated service and the latest news to our families. Standardized testing options have particularly been impacted by the pandemic. Listed here are the most recent updates from the world of testing. SAT: The College Board…

SAT Subject Tests: What are They and What are My Alternatives?

SAT Subject Tests: What are They and What are My Alternatives?

Although less and less common, some schools still ‘recommend,’ ‘welcome,’ or ‘encourage’ students to take the SAT Subject Tests for college admissions. At a number of selective schools, scores on the SAT Subject tests are mandatory requirements for admissions. And at other schools, students have the option to take other standardized tests like the ACT,…

Schools That Require, Recommend or Utilize SAT Subject Tests in Admission or for Placement/Credit

All data provided on this list are current for the 2015-2016 school year. Special circumstances and unusual conditions are indicated wherever known, so please read this list carefully. In all cases, however, be certain to double-check with the school(s) to which you are applying to assure that information on SAT Subject testing is both accurate…