The importance of SAT Biology Test in College Applications
Why would we take SAT Biology Test?
While high school academic performance, extracurricular activities achievement and SAT score are all important to college and university application, an outstanding SAT Biology score would definitely set us apart from other candidates in College Applications in Biological Science related programmes, including Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Healthcare, Biotechnology programmes.
As SAT Biology Test is the US Standardised Test, which means our performance in the test would provide colleges an objective view on how good we are as compared to other candidates regardless of the high school grades of the applicants.
The SAT Biology Test Score ranges from 200 - 800 and this compares our scores to the scores of all other candidates in the test.
Who should take SAT Biology Test?
First of all, we should have an idea on which colleges we are applying for and which programmes require a SAT Biology test. We may browse the Universities websites or discuss with our high school guidance counselor for details.
In general, for most US colleges require us to take SAT Test and another SAT Subject Tests on our choice.
While SAT Biology Test is not a compulsory item required by colleges, taking it with an outstanding score demonstrates that we are all rounded if we apply for a non-science programme, like Arts or Business programme.
However, if we are applying for a biological science related programme, getting an outstanding score in SAT Biology definitely set us apart from other candidates in our college applications.
What is an outstanding score in SAT Biology Test?
The highest score in the SAT Biology Test is 800. The average score in Test ranges from 590-600. For most college applications, a 50 points above average would provide a significant advantage in our college applications.
However, if we are applying for a prestigious college, we may need to aim higher to obtain at least 100 points above the average.
