The Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
The SAT (technically known as the SAT I) is a general test of verbal and quantitative reasoning accepted for U. S. college admissions. The test is required for admission to undergraduate programs of most US universities. Many universities also require you to take SAT-II tests.
SAT1: Reasoning Test
The SAT-I is a three hour, primarily multiple-choice test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities that develop over time. Most colleges require SAT-I scores for admission.
SAT-II: Subject Tests
The SAT-II subject tests are one hour, primarily multiple-choice tests that measure your knowledge of particular subjects and your ability to apply that knowledge. Many universities may require you to take this along with SAT-I.
The structure of the SAT is as follows:
| Sections | Mathematics Section | Critical Reading Section | Writing Section |
| Time | 70 Minutes | 70 Minutes | 60 minutes |
| Sections | Two 25-min. sections
One 20-min. section
| Two 25-min. sections
One 20-min. section
| Multiple Choices - 35 min.
Essays section - 25 min
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| Content | - Number & operations;
- Algebra & Functions;
- Geometry;
- Statistics,
- Probability, &
- Data Analysis
| - Critical Reading
- Reading comprehension,
- Sentence completions, & paragraph-length
| Grammar, usage, and word choice |
| Marks | 800 | 800 | 800 |
For information on the SAT test syllabus, click here.
For some insights into the SAT, click here.
To find out more about the SAT subject tests, click here.
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