The SAT or the Scholastic Assessment Test assists students in pursuing their path after high school towards their college and career and offers a wide range of benefits to students who clear this international-level test.
Students looking to enrol in undergraduate programs in the US appear for their SAT. Most of the colleges in the US require SAT for admission to undergraduate courses. Apart from this, many schools also offer SAT scholarship money to students based on their SAT results.
SAT Exam Highlights
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Exam Name |
SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test) |
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Level/Most popular for |
Undergraduate courses in the US and Canada |
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Accepted for |
The United Kingdom and Australia |
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Conducting Body |
The College Board |
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Mode of Exam |
Written-based examination |
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Application Mode |
Online |
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Application Fees |
$101 without the essay and $117 with the essay |
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Medium |
English |
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Website |
Eligibility Criteria for SAT
1. There is no strict educational qualification as SAT exam eligibility criteria. SAT can be taken by students who are in high school and want to apply for undergraduate studies abroad to move to the next level of their learning.
2. There is no minimum or maximum age limit to apply for College SAT. Students who have passed high school can apply for SAT. Students in the age group of 17 to 19 are among the highest to appear for SAT.
3. Candidates can take SAT exam as many times as they want, there are no restrictions set by the SAT College Board. SAT exam dates are available 5 times a year in India, usually in March, May, August, October, and December.
4. SAT eligibility criteria include having a Passport or a valid Aadhar card. It should contain a photograph, name, and signature on it.
5. Any document that is torn, worn, scuffed, or otherwise damaged will not be acceptable.
SAT Exam Pattern
The SAT is composed of three main sections — Math, Evidence-Based Reading, and Writing. There is an optional 50-minute essay, and the total testing time with the essay is 3 hours and 50 minutes.
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Section |
Sub-Section |
Total Testing Time & Breakdown |
Number of Questions & Types |
Content/Skills Covered |
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Evidence-Based Reading & Writing |
Reading |
65 Minutes |
52 |
reading and vocabulary in context |
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Writing |
35 Minutes |
44 |
grammar and usage |
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Math |
80 minutes; 1 55-minute calculator-optional section and 1 25-minute no-calculator section |
58 |
heart of algebra, problem solving & data analysis, passport to advanced math, additional topics (geometry, trigonometry and pre-calculus) |
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Career after SAT
The majority of students in India are not able to land in a good college due to the lack of information and guidance. SAT is very beneficial for students who are aiming to study in the USA. It tests the English Reading, Vocabulary, Writing, numerical knowledge, and also time Management of the student.
Most universities accept SAT scores for their admission. SAT exam is Scholastic Assessment Test that helps you to identify your skill. Briefly talking about SAT helps to get admission to big and recognized universities abroad mainly in the US, Canada, etc.
