The Literature Subject Test consists of reading passages followed by related questions. It is particularly appropriate for students with strong reading skills.
Our Literature Subject Test Tutoring Program
Our educational approach to the Literature Subject Test Program is individually tailored to each student’s strengths, weaknesses, and background in Literature. Tutors teach students close reading techniques that emphasize both literal comprehension and literary interpretation, skills that lead to success on the test and in future academic work.
Through theory and practice, we help students become attuned to the denotations and connotations of language. Students study relevant literary terms and rhetorical devices, along with frequently tested vocabulary. Meetings, homework, and proctored, full-length practice tests all provide opportunities for the exercise and refinement of the concepts and problem-solving skills emphasized during tutoring sessions.
Contact us to speak with a program to discuss your goals and set up a diagnostic Literature Subject Test.
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Substance of Questions |
Number of Passages |
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Reading passages followed by questions. Passages include a variety of poetry and prose, usually drawn from every century beginning with the seventeenth century. |
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6–8 Passages |
Approximately 60 Multiple Choice Questions |
1 Hour |
How are SAT Subject Tests Scored?
- All SAT Subject Test scores are scaled from 200 to 800.
- A fraction of a point is deducted from the raw score for each incorrect answer.
When the Literature Subject Test Taken?
Students can take the Literature Subject Test on any of the six official SAT Subject Test dates: October, November, December, May, June, and August.
Upcoming Literature Subject Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
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Late Registration Deadline |
Accommodations Request Deadline |
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August 29, 2020 |
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October 3, 2020 |
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November 7, 2020 |
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December 5, 2020 |
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May 8, 2021 |
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June 5, 2021
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