AllBoys Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 My son is taking the APUSH exam in May and I was wondering if he should also take the SAT subject test for US history. I am not really familiar with the SAT subject tests. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllBoys Posted March 14, 2014 Author Share Posted March 14, 2014 I guess what I want to know is are AP exams and SAT Subject Tests interchangeable, or is it good to have both? My older boys only took AP exams but it has been a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in NY Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 The short answer is no, they are not interchangeable. It is sometimes advisable to have at least 2 or 3 subject tests, depending on the college plan - some colleges require SAT Subject tests. HTH further reading: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/503780-subject-tests-v-ap-tests/?hl=sat+subject+tests&do=findComment&comment=5467726 http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/498889-ap-clep-or-sat-ii/?hl=sat+subject+tests&do=findComment&comment=5384959 http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/491028-ap-andor-sat2-tests/?hl=sat+subject+tests&do=findComment&comment=5247945 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gwen in VA Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 Yes, he should. The US History SAT-2 is fairly similar to the APUSH. The only catch -- he should definitely prep separately for both exams. They both assume a slightly different knowledge base, and they are different exams! Some colleges require the SAT-2 and will not accept the APUSH in lieu of. A score of 5 on an AP exam always helps college admissions. A score of 5 may receive college credit, which the SAT-2 will NOT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 My daughter took the SAT subject test in American History as well as the AP US History test since she was planning on applying to colleges that required a given number of SAT subject test scores. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth S Posted March 15, 2014 Share Posted March 15, 2014 Our ds took two SAT Subject tests solely because one selective university said that it helps them evaluate homeschoolers' transcripts. He studied a bit, but didn't have much time because of the admissions deadline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 SAT Subject tests are used to verify that students are working at an acceptable high school level, and are required by a number of colleges for admission -- some require 2-5 SAT Subject tests from all students, some schools only require them from homeschoolers. AP tests are used to show advanced level of working by high school students, and high scores can be granted college credit by some colleges, or at least open doors to the student to take honors-level college courses as a college freshman. You would go ahead and take both, if your student is considering applying to a college that requires SAT Subject tests for admission. Here's a past thread that explains AP and SAT Subject (also known as SATII) tests: AP and/or SATII tests? And this past thread helps sort through when/why you might take one or the other: Subject Tests v. AP Tests Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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