SAT Subject Tests
The SAT Subject Tests are standardized exams that assess knowledge in specific subjects, allowing students to showcase their strengths to colleges.
Format and Scoring
How the Tests Worked
Each SAT Subject Test was a one-hour, multiple-choice exam. The number of questions varied by subject, but generally ranged from 50 to 95 questions per test.
Scoring System
- Raw Score: Each correct answer earned you 1 point, while incorrect answers typically subtracted 0.25 points (except for some language listening tests).
- Scaled Score: Raw scores were converted to a scale from 200 to 800 to allow for comparison across test dates.
Why Scoring Matters
High scores could strengthen your college application, help you earn college credit, or even qualify for scholarships. Understanding the scoring helped students aim for their best possible results!
Examples
Answering 45 out of 60 questions correctly and leaving 15 blank could result in a high scaled score.
Strategically skipping tough questions was sometimes better than risking a penalty for wrong answers.
In a Nutshell
SAT Subject Tests were one-hour, multiple-choice exams scored on a 200-800 scale.