Kaplan SAT Subject Test: Biology E/M includes: 2 full-length Biology E/M practice tests A full-length diagnostic test Focused chapter summaries, highlights, and quizzes Detailed answer explanations Proven score-raising strategies Popular Test Periods: May, June, and November SAT Subject Test: Biology E Test Takers in 2006: 32,546 Test Takers in 2007: 33,599 Test Takers in 2008: 36,799 Average score in 2006: 591 Average score in 2007: 589 Average score in 2008: 593 SAT Subject Test: Biology M Test Takers in 2006: 38,171 Test Takers in 2007: 40,235 Test Takers in 2008: 39,523 Average score in 2006: 630 Average score in 2007: 630 Average score in 2008: 630 Many colleges use the Subject Tests for admissions and course placement. Used in combination with other background information (high school record, scores from other tests like the SAT, teacher recommendations, etc.), they provide a dependable measure of academic achievement and are a good predictor of future performance. Some colleges specify the Subject Tests they require for admission or placement; others allow applicants to choose which tests to take.