SAT is not the same as SAT Subject Tests. There are some basic differences between the two –
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SAT |
SAT Subject Test |
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Purpose |
SAT scores are used by colleges for admission purposes and for granting scholarships |
SAT Subject Scores can be regarded as additional information which the colleges might need for working out admission and course allocation. In certain cases, a college might ask an applicant to appear for more than 1 Subject Tests. |
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Scoring scale |
400 to 1600 |
200 to 800 |
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What is tested? |
SAT tests you on – Reading, Writing & Language, Math, and optional Essay. |
1 subject is tested in each test. About 20 subjects – such as, English Literature, Science, Language, Math, and History – are available to choose from. |