SAT Exam

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The SAT is a standardised undergraduate university entrance test managed by College Board. The SAT test is used to check university preparedness and predict the likely future academic success of a student looking for admission to undergraduate programs at various educational universities abroad. 

SAT Exam

Here is all the information about the SAT exam:

SAT Exam Eligibility SAT Syllabus
SAT Exam Pattern SAT Preparation
SAT Exam dates SAT Registration

Reason for sat exam

Students looking to enrol in the undergraduate programs in the US  or any other country go for SAT exams. Most of the colleges require the SAT score for admission in undergraduate courses. Additionally, many institutions also offer SAT scholarship money to the candidate depending upon their SAT score results.

Skills tested from SAT Exam 

SAT exam analyses the Mathematical, Writing and Critical Reading skills of the candidates. According to the College Board, they check the skills learned by which candidates in their schools days. They measure the ability which is required for the academic success of the students in higher education.

SAT Exam Eligibility

The College Board have not prescribed any specific SAT eligibility criteria, candidates aged between 17-18 years usually take the sat exam for getting admission into colleges for undergraduate education, In other words, high school students choose to take SAT exam. If you need more clarity about the eligibility click here: SAT Exam Eligibility

SAT Syllabus

SAT syllabus contains the course the students have already studied in their school days. So if you are good at studies in school, there is less chance to face difficulty in preparing for the SAT Syllabus. Syllabus for SAT exam includes:

  • Reading section

  • Writing

  • Mathematics

  • Essay is optional

You can get the detailed syllabus of each section on this link: SAT Syllabus

SAT Exam Pattern

Sat exam pattern includes the following section :

Reading = 52 multiple choice questions in 5 passages to be attempted in 65 minutes

Writing = 44 multiple choice questions in 4 passages, which should  be attempted within 35 minutes

Mathematics = 58 questions to be attempted in 80 minutes.

To know more details about each section click here: SAT Exam Pattern

SAT Preparation

For SAT preparation, you have 2 options one is an intense study schedule which requires 10 hours per week for two months and another option is a gradual study schedule where you study for a few hours a week for a duration of at least six months. Both methods are equally good and will make a huge difference in scores. Get detailed information about the sat preparation by clicking on the link: SAT Preparation

SAT Exam Dates

College Board sets the International SAT dates and deadlines every year. The organization makes information available about  SAT exam dates and their deadlines in the published official calendar. The SAT exam is usually scheduled on Saturdays. The SAT exam is conducted every year nationally in the month of  August, October, November, December, March, May, and June. To know upcoming dates and details of the sat exam click here: SAT Exam dates

SAT Registration

SAT registration online includes mainly four stages – creating a student’s profile; filling out the application form; booking the test date and test centre; paying the necessary fee. Make sure that the name and other details are the same as your photo identification. As soon as you know that you want to take the test, try to sign up the earliest. You can follow the steps for registration given on this link: SAT Registration

SAT Score

SAT scores are typically viewable online starting 13 days after your test date and if you have attempted an essay also then you will have to wait for 15 days. An important point to remember is that the summer test date in June takes about five-week. The validity of SAT Score result is for a period of 5 years. Click on the link for details regarding SAT score: SAT score