Book excerpt: SAT Subject Tests are a valuable way to help students show colleges a more complete picture of their academic background and interests. Each year, nearly 100K high school students take a history SAT Subject Test to demonstrate their knowledge. Several colleges and universities also require or recommend students to take SAT Subject Tests for admission and/or placement. Taking a SAT Subject Test in history can be a great way for students to demonstrate interest in the humanities. The Official SAT Subject Test in World History Study Guide from the College Board is the only source of official questions and answer explanations. Created from the makers of the Subject Tests, this guide offers a total of four (two never-been released) forms of actual past World History exams for students to gain real practice. Students will gain valuable experience and raise their confidence by taking practice tests, learning about test structure, and gaining a deeper understanding of what is tested on the test. The Official SAT Subject Test in World History Study Guide will help students get ready for the test with: •4 full-length, previously administered tests in World History •Detailed answer explanations for every question in all tests •Exclusive test-taking approaches and tips from the actual test maker