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 |
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80 minutes 200-800 |
Calculator allowed for 37 questions Calculator not allowed for 20 questions |
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65 minutes 200-800 (combined with Writing section) |
Total 52 questions |
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35 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 |
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Total 3 hours (with optional 50 minutes) 1600 |
154 questions |
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SAT Testing Dates for 2019 - 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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3 weeks ago
Hey!! My friend wanted to appear for the SAT exam , could you please help us with some of the best courses and universities that guarantees job offers in the US or UK?
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Piyush KohliStudy Abroad Expert
3 weeks ago
Hi Vartika, please elaborate on your query and let us know the academic background of the child who wants to go abroad, so, we can assist you better. Also, no one can give assurance about the jobs, however, you can do more research on it and go for a field which is currently in demand.
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2 months ago
My Son Planning to write an SAT exam, Is it possible to write an exam only for the math exam the first time and 2nd time for an only English exam?
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Piyush KohliStudy Abroad Expert
a month ago
Hi, SAT subject tests (like Maths or English) have been discontinued by the College Board, so, you need to give the SAT exam only.
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2 months ago
hey i just recently crossed 10th and moving towards to medical in india and want to do pharma abroad. Is it a right decision? or plz tell cost of SAT exam in INR
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Piyush KohliStudy Abroad Expert
2 months ago
Hi Digvijay, please refer to the below URL and learn everything about the SAT exam.
https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/exams/sat
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8 months ago
Hey! I am in class 11th preparing for JEE. After my bachelors, Can I study abroad for Masters(Mtech) through SAT? And also I wish to study abroad for Btech too
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Piyush KohliStudy Abroad Expert
8 months ago
Hi Himanshu, SAT exam scores are used to take admission in a bachelor's course and not master's.
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9 months ago
Hi i am currently studying in class 11 and preparing for jee. But as a back up I wish to pursue ug course in a singapore university. When should I give the SAT exam? Do I also have to give IELTS exam?
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Piyush KohliStudy Abroad Expert
8 months ago
Hi Roland, you can give the SAT exam in 11th or 12th as per after preparing for the test as SAT scores are valid for five years. Usually, candidates also need to give the IELTS test to prove their English language proficiency.