About the SAT
Get ready to take the SAT!Nearly every college in America accepts the SAT or Subject Tests as a part of its admissions process. That's why more than two million students take the SAT every year.
Learn more about the SAT and SAT Subject Tests, register online, and view and send your SAT scores.
What are the SAT Subject Tests?
SAT Subject Tests are the only national admissions tests that measure students' knowledge and skills in particular subject areas, and their ability to apply that knowledge. They are closely linked to the high school curriculum and have a proven track record of providing colleges with a highly reliable, objective assessment of student readiness for college-level work. The SAT Subject Tests give students an additional opportunity to distinguish themselves and showcase their skills in a particular subject area.
Helping your students with the SAT Subject Tests
Help your students choose the Subject Tests that will best demonstrate their knowledge and skills to colleges. Help them learn about and succeed on the tests by assisting them to:
Test Dates & Fees
2008-09 Test Dates and Registration Deadlines| US Registration Deadlines | ||
| 2008-09 Test Dates | Test | Regular Registration Deadline (postmark/submit by) |
| October 4, 2008 | SAT & Subject Tests | September 9, 2008 |
| November 1, 2008 | SAT & Subject Tests | September 26, 2008 |
| December 6, 2008 | SAT & Subject Tests | November 5, 2008 |
| January 24, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | December 26, 2008 |
| March 14, 2009 | SAT only | February 10, 2009 |
| May 2, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | March 31, 2009 |
| June 6, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | May 5, 2009 |
Subject Test Calendar
| Test Name | Oct. 4, 2008 | Nov. 1, 2008 | Dec. 6, 2008 | Jan. 24, 2009 | May 2, 2009 | June 6, 2009 |
| Literature | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| United States (U.S.) History | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| World History | x | x | ||||
| Mathematics Level 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Mathematics Level 2 | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Biology E/M (Ecological/Molecular) | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Chemistry | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Physics | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Languages: Reading Only | ||||||
| French | x | x | x | x | x | |
| German | x | |||||
| Modern Hebrew | x | |||||
| Italian | x | |||||
| Latin | x | x | ||||
| Spanish | x | x | x | x | x | |
| Languages: Reading and Listening | ||||||
| Chinese | x | |||||
| French | x | |||||
| German | x | |||||
| Japanese | x | |||||
| Korean | x | |||||
| Spanish | x | |||||
SAT Subject Tests
- If you are only taking one or two Subject Tests, you may leave the test center after your final test is finished.
- You may work on only one test during each testing hour. You will get a short break at the end of each hour of testing time.
- You can take up to three Subject Tests on one test date.
- You can change your mind on test day about which Subject Test you want to take. You may substitute a Subject Test (other than a listening test), or add Subject Tests (other than a listening test) on test day.
- Learn more about SAT Subject Tests.
- Students taking Biology E or M are not allowed to take both tests in one sitting. If you do, your scores may be canceled
