About SAT (Reasoning Test)

Formerly Known as Scholastic Aptitude Test and Scholastic Assessment Test is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States, which Measure Verbal, Mathematical and Writing Skills.

The SAT is owned, published, and developed by the College Board, a non-profit organization in the United States, and was once developed, published, and scored by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).

Purpose of Examination

The test intends to primarily aid Undergraduate Schools to assess the potential of the applicants for advanced study.  SAT determines whether or not a person is ready for college.

Eligibility

There is no fix eligibility for taking SAT  but primarily students take it when they are in  Eleventh or twelfth standard.

Test Format

Section	No. of Sections	Duration
Quantitative	Two 25 min & One 20 min	70 minutes
Critical Reading	Two 25 min & One 20 min	70 minutes
Writing	NA	60 minutes
Total		3 hrs 45 min.

Section	Type of Question
Quantitative	Number & operations, Algebra & functions, geometry, statistics, probability & data analysis
Critical Reading	Sentence Completion; Reading Comprehension; Paragraph length Critical Reading
Writing	Multiple choice grammar question and one essay

Test Fees

Item	Fees
SAT Reasoning Test	US$ 49
Additional surcharge for testing in India & Pakistan	US$ 24
International Processing Fee	US$ 29
Total Fee	US$ 102

Score

The examination is entirely a paper-based Test. The test is scored on a maximum of 2400. The SAT I score alone cannot guarantee admission into a school - the test is only one of the major factors taken into consideration in the long process of an applicant.

Taking The Test

The SAT is offered six times in a year. January, May, June, October, November, December.