How are the Subject Tests different from the SAT?
The SAT Reasoning Test is just that a test that aims to measure both mathematical and verbal reasoning ability. The Subject Tests, however, are more academic in nature and allow students to demonstrate mastery of content in those subject areas in which they excel. While the questions on the Subject Tests tend to be less tricky than those on the Reasoning Test and more like questions students have answered on tests in school, its important to remember that these are still the SATs. Previous SAT test prep gives students the tools they need to effectively negotiate the multiple-choice test format, whether they are splitting the semantic hairs of similar answer choices or deciding to substitute or backsolve a math problem.
