Should Students Take the SAT Subject Tests?
At Ivy Bound, we often get questions from parents who want to know if their students should be taking SAT Subject Tests. There are several reasons why we recommend students take these exams...
June SAT Subject Tests
At Ivy Bound, we would like to let parents of sophomores and freshmen know their students should target the June SAT Subject Tests. Often, these tests are not discussed until its too late in high schools...
Why SAT Subject Test Scores Seem Punitive, But Are Not
Many students who earn a 650+ score on an SAT Subject Test are shocked to see that it corresponds to a low percentile. For example, on the SAT Math Level 2 Subject Test, a 690 is only the 43rd percentile. A 720 is the...
Sophomores Taking SAT Subject Tests
Sophomores gearing up to apply to competitive colleges typically take some SAT Subject Tests before they take the PSAT, SAT or ACT. We recommend that sophomores take the SAT Subject Tests in May and June...
SAT Subject Tests: “Low Hanging Fruit” This Spring
Ivy Bound tutors are especially helpful with spring APs and SAT Subject Tests. Students targeting top tier colleges who plan well will take one in the spring of freshman year and two each in the spring of sophomore and junior years. Our Ideal Schedules 1 time a week for...
