ABOUT SAT
The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. It was first introduced in 1926, and its name and scoring have changed several times, being originally called the Scholastic Aptitude Test, then the Scholastic Assessment Test, then the SAT Reasoning Test, and now simply the SAT. SAT is owned and conducted by the College Board. It is developed and administered on behalf of the College Board by the Educational Testing Service.
The test is intended to assess a student’s readiness for college. The test comprises 3 sections: Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing, scored on a scale from 400 to 1600. The Essay is optional and scored separately on a scale of 6-24. Students will have 3 hours to take the exam plus 50 additional minutes to complete the essay.
The SAT is a paper-based test is offered seven times a year. In general, the College Board administers the test on Saturdays and students are allowed to take the test as many times as they want.
REGISTRATION FEES
| TEST | FEE |
|---|---|
| SAT | $46 FEE WEAVER AVAILABLE |
| SAT WITH ESSAY | $60 FEE WAVER AVAILABLE |
EXAM FORMAT
There are six sections with 10 min break following the third section.
| SAT TEST SECTIONS | QUESTIONS & TYPES | CONTENTS | TIMING |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVIDENCE-BASED READING & WRITING | Reading 52 standard multiple-choiceWriting 44 standard multiple-choice |
|
100 minutes
Reading Writing |
| MATHEMATICS | 45 standard multiple-choice 13 student-produced response |
|
80 minutes One 25-minute section (no calculator)
One 55-minute section (calculator allowed) |
| ESSAY | 1 evidence-based | Analyzing a source | 50 minutes |
| (OPTIONAL) | essay | One 50-minute essay |
COACHING
- Extensive training program for SAT
- Personalised prep based on adaptive learning
- Flexibility of classes. Pick your own class timing.
- Special Test taking Strategy and Mock Tests.
- Expert and experienced team of faculty.
- Small Batch Size for better Individual Attention
- Updated Books and Coursework and library facility
HOW TO REGISTER
First you have to create an account www.collegeboard.org so that you can check the available dates of exam. When registering for SAT online; registration fees must be paid via credit card. Regular registration deadlines are typically about three to four weeks before a test date. Late registration deadlines are typically about two to three weeks before a test date. The basic SAT registration fee is $46, while the SAT with Essay is $60. The late registration fee is an additional $29. Visit the College Board website for further details.