SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test) is a globally recognized college admission test
for USA. Most U.S. Universities ask for the SAT for admissions to their
undergraduate programs.
About SAT
The SAT is split into
SAT I: Reasoning Test and SAT II: Subject Tests. In general, universities only
require SAT I, but the premier schools often require two or more SAT II Subject
Tests.
SAT I
SAT I is a three-hour
test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning skills that students have
developed over time, alongside other traits they need to be successful at
university. Good SAT scores can help you gain admission to premier schools and
earn merit-based financial assistance.
SAT I comprise Verbal, Math and Writing components, each worth one-third of the final score. There are three Verbal sections, three Math sections and two Writing sections.
SAT I comprise Verbal, Math and Writing components, each worth one-third of the final score. There are three Verbal sections, three Math sections and two Writing sections.
SAT II
In general, universities
only require SAT I, but the most exclusive schools often require two or three
SAT II Subject Tests. Students typically choose which tests to take depending
upon college entrance requirements for the schools to which they are planning
to apply. Prior to the first administration of the new SAT (which includes the
writing section) in March 2005, some highly selective colleges required
applicants to take three SAT Subject tests, including the writing test and two
other tests of the applicant's choosing, in addition to the SAT. However, with
writing now a standard component of the SAT I, most selective colleges
recommend applicants to submit scores for any two SAT Subject tests.
Engineering schools typically require Chemistry or Physics and prefer Math
Level 2. A handful of the most competitive schools, such as Harvard University,
still require three Subject tests in addition to the three sections of the SAT.
It is important to consult the school's website to find out more information
about Subject test requirements.
7 Times a Year
SAT is held seven times
a year in the USA, Puerto Rico, and the US Territories, and six times a year in
India.
Scoring
The total marks are 2400
(Math 800, Critical Reading 800 and Writing 800). Anything above 2000 is
considered good.
Registration &
Exam Fee
You can apply online at
www.collegeboard.com or by through mail The exam fee for SAT is US $45 but in India
total cost US $94 (Test & registration fee $45+International Processing Fee
$26+$23 Additional fee for testing in India and Pakistan).
Validity of Scores:The SAT scores are valid for five years. While
most universities/colleges accept scores up to five years old, but it is always
better if scores are not older than 2 years.
Examination Section Break-Up
Writing Section
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Time
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Content
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Item Types
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Score
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60
Min
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Grammar,
usage, and word choice
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Multiple
choice questions (35 min.) and student-written essay (25 min)
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200-800
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Critical Reading
Section
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Time
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Content
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Item Types
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Score
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70
Min (two 25-min sections and one 20-min section)
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Critical
reading and sentence level reading
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Reading
comprehension sentence completions, and paragraph-length critical reading
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200-800
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Mathematics Section
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Time
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Content
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Item Types
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Score
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70
Min (two 25-min sections and one 20-min section)
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Number
and operations : algebra and functions ; geometry ; statistics, probability,
and data analysis
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Five-choice
multiple choice questons and student produced responses
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200-800
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Why SAT ?
SAT is the most widely
used college admission test for gaining admission in undergraduate courses in
USA.
Study in USA
Majority of colleges and
universities in the United States still require applicants to submit their SAT
scores as part of their college applications. College admission departments
look at these scores as a predictor of how well a student will handle the
academic challenges of their college.
Recognized
SAT is conducted by The
College Board, a non-profit organization and is developed, published, and
scored by the Educational Testing Service (ETS). It's taken by more than two
million students every year and is accepted by virtually all colleges and
universities.
Self Evaluation
The SAT Reasoning Test
not only evaluates a student's ability in a dealing with fundamental language
and verbal & mathematical reasoning situations from the scoring perspective
but also enlightens him/her about his/her academic strengths and weaknesses.
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