Scholastic Aptitude Test. SAT or Scholastic Assessment Test is a world renowned admission test required to be given by the candidates desirous of taking admission to undergraduate programs primarily in USA and Singapore. SAT scores are used by more than 4,000 undergraduate programs primarily in USA and Singapore. SAT is conducted six times a year in India, in the months of October, November, December, January, May, and June.
TEST FORMAT
| Section No. | Sections | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reading | 52 questions | 65 minutes |
| 2 | Writing and Language | 44 questions | 35 minutes |
| 3 | Math (2 sections) | - | - |
| 4 | Section 1 | 20 questions | 25 minutes (No calculator allowed) |
| 5 | Section 2 | 38 questions | 55 minutes (Calculator allowed) |
| 6 | Optional Essay (1 Topic ) | 1 Topic only | 50 minutes |
SAT I (REASONING)
| Section No. | Sections | Questions | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critical Reading Section | Reading comprehension, sentence completions, and paragraph-length critical reading | 800 marks |
| 2 | Mathematics Section | Five-choice multiple-choice questions Number and operations; algebra and functions; geometry; statistics, probability, and data analysis | 800 marks |
| 3 | Writing Section | Multiple choice questions (35 min.) and student-written essay (25 min.) Grammar, usage, and word choice | 800 marks |
SAT II (SUBJECT)
REQUIRED FOR
SAT II is sometimes a prerequisite for admission into a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Medicine, etc. in top Universities.
SUBJECTS
- Math Level I C
- Math Level II C
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology E/M
- Writing
- Literature
- American History
- World History
- Languages
The reading section of the test measures your ability to understand what you read and to recognize basic conversations of standard written English.The Math section of SAT exam measures your ability to reason mathematical approaches, solve Math problems and interpret graphical data The writing section of the test measures your knowledge of grammar and conversations of standard and written expressions.Essay- The optional essay sections measures your ability to think critically and communicate complex ideas through writing.
BENEFITS OF A HIGH SAT SCORE
A high SAT score will increase the chances of admission in top Business Schools
There are good chances of getting some kind of financial assistance with a high SAT score
Visa Officers also give weightage to high SAT scores while considering Visa applications ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Score Validity : 5 years
Registration Mode : Telephone / Mail/ Online / Fax
Mode of payment : Demand Draft/Credit card
Test Fee without essay : $ 92.5
Nature Test : Paper based Test
Score reporting time : Approx: 17 days
Extra score reporting Fee : $11.25
Official Website : www.collegboard.org
Rescheduling Fee : $ 26
Test Administration Frequency : 6 time a year
Test Repetition Policy : No restriction
Exam fee: $104
Fee with essay: $117