Are equations like a second language to you? Have you spent much of your time in high school refining and perfecting your knowledge of mathematics, but now find yourself wondering how you can show colleges that you really know your stuff? Try taking the SAT Subject Test in Math II!

Unlike the “regular” SAT, which tests Mathematics in addition to Writing, Reading, and an Essay, the SAT Subject Test in Mathematics tests math and only math—algebra, geometry, trig, and pre-calc, to be exact. If this sounds like a relief instead of a nightmare, this might be just the test for you. It consists solely of fifty multiple-choice questions for which you are allowed to use a specific kind of calculator; there is no short-answer or essay portion. Topics tested on the SAT Subject Test in Math Level 2 fall into the following ratios:

Numbers and Operations (10–14%)
Algebra and Functions (48–52%)
Geometry and Measurement (28–32% in total), including:
          Coordinate (10–14%)
          Three-dimensional (4–6%)
          Trigonometry (12–16%)
Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability (8–12%)

Maybe you’re now remembering that you were really good at coordinate geometry when you covered it in class, but since you’ve been focusing on more difficult concepts, your coordinate geometry knowledge might be just a tad bit rusty. No problem! While this may seem like a huge problem, many students encounter this exact same issue when trying to study for the SAT Subject Test in Math, and Varsity Tutors has developed free SAT Subject Tests in Math Level 2 to help you brush up on the math skills which you haven’t exercised in a while. Each Math Level 2 Practice Test’s dozen or so problems test a topic that you might face on the real SAT Subject Test. Each one also comes with a full step-by-step explanation, so instead of vaguely wondering where you went wrong in a problem you missed before moving on to other topics, you can actually pinpoint where your error occurred and resolve not to make it again. This will make the difference between shuffling through papers and thinking, “Oh, I remember that concept. Cool,” and actually refreshing your ability to successfully solve problems that you haven’t had to work with in a long time. If you identify that your understanding of one mathematical area or problem type has weakened significantly since you last made use of it, Varsity Tutors’ free Learning Tools can help you out there, too, because Practice Test problems are also arranged by topic. So, you can choose to answer questions just about shifting parabolas, without having to sift through the internet trying to find reliable resources. The same resources that help you identify your weak points can help you resolve them! With these resources at your fingertips, there’s nothing holding you back from reviewing every math concept tested on the SAT Subject Test in Math Level 2 before test day and tackling the exam confidence. Good luck with your studying!