American SAT I & SAT II
The SAT Reasoning Test (SAT I) is the principal standardised test for university admissions in the United States and is administered by the College Board. The test assesses critical thinking and problem solving skills. Though multiple choice questions account for the vast majority of the exam, there is also one short essay question.
The SAT Subject Tests (SAT II) afford students more choice than the SAT Reasoning Test. Different universities require different numbers of Subject Tests as part of the application process. Many universities require two; some highly competitive universities require three. Some universities do not require subject tests to be taken at all, but applicants should normally expect to take at least two. Students can choose which subjects they attempt, though the choices offered are limited.
