Recommended Testing Timeline – College Counseling At a Glance

Important Links:

College Board – https://sat.collegeboard.org/register
ACT – http://www.actstudent.org/regist/
TOEFL – http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/register?WT.ac=toeflhome_ibtregister_121127

IV Form:

PSAT October and Practice ACT spring (both are administered at SM; no registration necessary); possible SAT Subject exam in Chemistry & Math for Advanced Students (those who have completed Precalculus or above)

V Form:

PSAT October; SAT Reasoning or ACT (winter or spring); possible SAT Subject Exams (May or June); possible AP Exams (May); TOEFL for international students only (Summer)

VI Form:

possible SAT Reasoning or ACT exam; possible SAT Subject Tests

SAT Subject Test Guideline

SAT Subject
Test*

Literature
U.S History
World History
Math I
Math II
Languages
Biology**
Chemistry
Physics

Recommended
Course of Study

Consult English teacher
Advanced U.S. History
Advanced World History
Up to Algebra II
Precalculus and beyond
3 years of high school or equivalent; consult w/ teacher
1-2 years (consult with teacher)
1-2 years (consult with teacher)
1-2 years (consult with teacher)

*Our recommendation is always to take SAT Subject test as close to the conclusion of the highest level course in a particular subject a student will take. Math is the exception to this advice. Because there is not Calculus on the Math II exam, advanced math students should take the Math II exam when completed with Precalculus.

**The Biology test is offered with either an “Ecological” or “Molecular” focus. Students should review College Board website and consult with teacher before selecting test.