The Physics Subject Test emphasizes relationships among physical concepts more than calculation or the use of formulas.
Our Physics Subject Test Tutoring Program
Our approach to the Physics Subject Test is educational. Success on the Physics Subject Test is determined by the student's physical intuition, mathematical facility, and problem-solving skills. Accordingly, our individualized program is geared to ensuring each student strengthens all three.
Initially, classical mechanics is explored in depth through subtle problems that encourage thinking in terms of conservation laws and symmetry rather than sequential cause and effect. That emphasis furnishes a context for a unified treatment of all subsequent material. Through a combination of study and practice, students learn physical facts and processes in addition to specific problem-solving skills.
Contact us to speak to a program consultant and schedule a diagnostic Physics Subject Test.
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Section |
Number of Questions |
Type of Question |
Content |
Time |
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A |
12–16 Multiple Choice Questions |
Batches of 2–4 related questions, with a shared pool of 5 choices common to that batch |
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1 Hour |
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B |
Approximately 60 Multiple Choice Questions |
Standard 5-choice questions |
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 is the Physics Subject Test Taken?
Students can take the Physics Subject Test on any of the six official SAT Subject Test dates: October, November, December, May, June, and August. We recommend that students take the official test in May or June, near the end of their physics course at school.
Upcoming Physics Subject Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
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Test Date |
Registration Deadline |
Late Registration Deadline |
Accommodations Request Deadline |
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August 29, 2020 |
July 31, 2020 |
August 11, 2020 (for mailed registrations) August 18, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
July 10, 2020 |
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October 3, 2020 |
September 4, 2020 |
September 15, 2020 (for mailed registrations) September 22, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
August 14, 2020 |
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November 7, 2020 |
October 7, 2020 |
October 20, 2020 (for mailed registrations) October 27, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
September 18, 2020 |
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December 5, 2020 |
November 5, 2020 |
November 17, 2020 (for mailed registrations) November 24, 2020 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
October 16, 2020 |
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May 8, 2021 |
April 8, 2021 |
April 20, 2021 (for mailed registrations) April 27, 2021 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
March 19, 2021 |
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June 5, 2021
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May 6, 2021 |
May 18, 2021 (for mailed registrations) May 26, 2021 (for registrations made online or by phone) |
April 16, 2021 |
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