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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I'll try to answer them to the best of my ability….
1) Yes, you can take the subject tests before the "main" SAT. One school of thought it to take the subject test after completing the course (i.e. take the biology subject test just after completing biology in 10th grade).
2) I believe you can take the AP tests at any point, but many people will (and should) take them at the end of the course for that subject no matter the grade.
3) I don't believe you can substitute the AP tests for the SAT subject tests
4) I'm not sure about submitting the ACT and only the SAT subject tests….

Good luck![/quote]OP here.  Thanks for the info.  I'm trying to understand the AP relevancy for college and in the learning process mode.  Even though DC is in 9th grade, it's never too early to start learning.[/quote]

You take the AP tests after the relevant class. They are always in May.  Mine took his first in 9th grade. Taking the tests helps get college credit. It doesn't have that much bearing on admissions unless you get 5s. You can self report on the common app.

Subject tests are any time. Mine took his first at the end of 10th grade and the rest at the end of 11th grade. Some schools who require subject tests don't require them if you submit only the ACT. Of the schools DC is applying to I think 5 required or recommended subject tests, 5 did not.  Georgetown requires 3, other schools 2. Some schools require specific tests (usually math 2 if you applying to engineering for example).

APs are not a substitute for subject tests. They are for credit and placement purposes. As noted you can self report the scores but you do not send in any official AP scores until after you have selected a college. The only substitute I saw was one school which allowed 3 subject tests in lieu of regular SATs.

I suggest you sit down with the college counselor at your school and map out a testing plan. [/quote]

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