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Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities in the US, Canada as well as other countries to select students for admissions to undergraduate courses. However, it is just one factor in the admissions decision. Schools also consider your high school GPA, academic transcript, letters of recommendation (LoR), interviews and personal essays.
The best time to take SAT depends on a variety of factors: the schools to which you’re applying, your application deadlines, your cash flow and your personality.
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The SAT is a standardized test that measures a student’s skills in three core areas: Critical Reading, Math, and Writing. Students in classes 11 and 12 take SAT so that they can submit their scores to colleges as part of the college application process.
SAT round-up
Frequency – multiple times/year
Duration – 3 hours
Sections – math, reading and writing
Cost – $96.50 without the essay and $113.50 with essay
Max Score – 800 per section
SAT Format
| Subject/Duration/Score Range | Subsections | Questions | ||
| Math80 minutes
200-800 |
Calculator allowed for 37 questionsCalculator not allowed for 20 questions |
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| Reading65 minutes
200-800 (combined with Writing section) |
Total 52 questions |
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| Writing and Language35 minutes
200-800 (combined with Reading section) |
Total 44 questions |
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| Essay (optional)50 minutes
not scored |
One 50 minutes optional essay | This section requires students to evaluate an argument through analysis of evidence | ||
| Total3 hours (with optional 50 minutes)
1600 |
154 questions | — |
SAT Testing Dates for – SAT is conducted multiple times around the year.
SAT exam centers across India:
- New Delhi
- Bangalore
- Calcutta
- Cochin
- Pune
- Mussoorie
- Kodaikanal
- Hyderabad
- Mumbai
- Chennai
What to bring to the test center:
- Admission ticket
- A valid photo ID
- No. 2 pencils with erasers
- An acceptable calculator with extra batteries
- A watch to keep track of time
- Drinks and snacks (for the break)
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