THE SCHOLASTIC ASSESSMENT TEST
SAT
- The SAT is a standardized test used by colleges and universities in the US to evaluate students for admission.
- Max Score: 1600
- The SAT is a multiple-choice, paper test created and administered by the College Board
- A great test score paves the way to multiple opportunities in the form of scholarships/grants and increases your chances of making it to the school of your dreams.
Should I Take The ACT Or The SAT?
Colleges and universities will accept scores from either the SAT or ACT and do not favor one test over the other. If accuracy is your strong suit and you are pursuing a non-science major, the SAT may work better for you.
How Is The SAT Structured?
Total Questions: 154
Reading
- 52 multiple-choice questions
- 65 minutes
- Passages or pairs of passages (literature, historical documents, social sciences, and natural sciences)
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Writing & Language
- 44 multiple-choice questions
- 35 minutes
- Grammar, vocabulary in context, and editing skills
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Math
- 58 multiple-choice questions (broken up into a 20-question No-Calculator section and a 38-question Calculator-allowed section)
- 80 minutes (25 minutes for the No-Calculator section; 55 minutes for the Calculator-allowed section)
- Algebra I and II, geometry, and some trigonometry
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Essay (Optional & Recommended)
- 1 essay
- 50 minutes
- Read a passage and explain how the author builds a persuasive argument
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What About The SAT Subject Tests?
- These are taken in addition to the regular SAT and are typically required when submitting applications to more competitive schools.
- You may take up to 3 subject tests on a single day; colleges usually require you to take two subject tests related to your major/area of study.
- Reach out to us if you would like to learn how to Ace the subject tests with ease! Our team will build a structured plan to set you up for success both with the SAT and the SAT Subject Tests.
Ready To Discover What Works Better For You?
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