SAT II physics covers almost all of the physics concepts, same as the ones AP physics 1 and AP physics 2 cover.
Most high schools offer AP physics 1 or honors physics; mechanics and a few other physics concepts in AP physics 2 are not covered, so it’s not enough for students to take SAT II physics and get a good score. Physics is core science course, the physics standardized tests plays a very important role for college applications. It’s not hard to get an 800 for SAT II physics. 75 questions to be finished in 1 hour, normally when even more than 10 problems are incorrect, one can still an 800. Nevertheless, it’s still important to know all of the physics concept well.
Physics has 4 AP tests. Algebra based AP physics 1 and AP physics 2, and Calculus based AP physics C mechanics and AP physics C E&M. Most of high school doesn’t offer an AP physics 2 course, but if a student takes AP physics 2 in addition to AP physics 1, it will give them credit for college applications.
SpringLight Education offers students who are taking honors physics or AP physics 1 at their high school a new class, AP Physics 2/SAT II Physics prep class, which will prepare them for the AP physics 2 test in May and the SAT II physics in June. It will start in January. We record every class, so students can watch the videos to review.
Test date:
AP:5/7/21
SAT: 6/5/21