SAT II Chemistry Review Course Classes are held in Armonk and consist of six 1.5- hour sessions. The classes start in late April and continue through the week of the June exam. Class size is limited to 10 students per section. The Chemistry SAT II exam will be given on May 1, 2010, and again on June 5, 2010.  Tuition for the course is $675. Students are required to purchase the two review books shown below.

	Location	Dates	Time	Meets	Open	Instructor
	Armonk, NY	04/26/10 to 05/31/10	7:00-8:30 PM	Mon	No	Dr. Laura Racine

Format and Content of the Test

The Chemistry SAT II exam consists of 85 multiple-choice questions.  Students have 60 minutes to complete the exam. The Chemistry Subject Test tests a student's understanding of general chemistry at the college-preparatory level.  The Chemistry Subject Test is designed to assess one's understanding of the major concepts of chemistry as well as the ability to apply them in problem-solving scenarios. The test requires the ability to organize and interpret results obtained by observation and experimentation and familiarity with the concepts of ratio, proportions, scientific notation, and exponential functions.

Note: The use of a calculator is not permitted. A periodic table indicating the atomic numbers and masses of elements is provided for all test administrations.

How the Test is Scored

For each correct answer, students are given one point.  For each wrong answer, they lose ¼ of a point – so there is a penalty for guessing.  If they omit a question, it is not counted.  After all the points are totaled, their paper is given a Raw Score.  The Raw Score is then converted to an equivalent College Board score, which ranges from a low of 200 to a high of 800 points.  

New SAT Score-Reporting Policy

College Board has approved Score Choice, an important change to the current SAT score-reporting policy. This new policy will give students the option to choose the SAT scores by sitting (test date) and SAT Subject Test scores by individual test that they send to colleges, at no additional cost. This will allow students to put their best foot forward on test day by giving them more flexibility and control over their scores. Score Choice is optional, and if students choose not to use it, all scores will be sent automatically. The new score-reporting feature will launch in spring 2009, and will be first available to students in the class of 2010 participating in the March 2009 test administration.

When Should a Student Take the Test?

Most students who are enrolled in a review course or who work with a private tutor opt to register for both the May and June exams.  Students tend to approach the May exam as a “practice” test. They can use the next few weeks to continue to study and take practice tests and then they retake the test in June.

Services for Students with Disabilities  

If your child gets testing accommodations, such as extended time, in their IEP or 504 plan, they may qualify for those same accommodations on the SAT II exam as well.Often, plans/programs developed at schools to meet local needs do not align with the College Board Guidelines. If this is the case, you have two options: to work with your school officials to ensure that your disability documentation includes all the information identified in the guidelines, or to submit your disability documentation with the Student Eligibility Form and have the College Board review it to determine the appropriate accommodations.There is one common Student Eligibility Form for all College Board tests and since it is a scannable form it cannot be downloaded and must be obtained directly through College Board.  In order to make a decision, College Board often requires results from diagnostic tests that your child has never taken. In order to get all of the paperwork and possible additional testing complete in time you must act now!! To receive accommodations for the May 1st exam, Student Eligibility Forms must be submitted to College Board no later than March 26, 2010.

Test Dates and Registration Deadlines for the SAT II: Biology E/M Exam

Register for the SAT subject tests at: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/reg.html

* Byram Hills High School is not a test center so students should register as soon as possible to ensure that they get their desired test location.

When registering for the Chemistry SAT II exam, do NOT opt for and pay for the "Question-and-Answer Service" as it only applies to the SAT Reasoning Test and not the subject tests.

Helpful Exam Prep Links:

1.  College Board
www.collegeboard.com

2.  Spark Notes: Chemistry SAT II Test Center (on-line practice tests)

http://testprep.sparknotes.com/testcenter/sat2/chemistry/index.epl

1.  SAT Subject Test: Chemistry by REA

2.  AP Chemistry Flashcards by Barron's