SAT Assessments (SAT)
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Sample Test Paper-1
100 Questions
100 Marks
The SAT also known as Scholastic Assessment Test is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. Established in 1926, the SAT is owned, published and developed by the College Board a private, non-profit organization in the United States and is administered by the Educational Testing Service on behalf of the College Board. The SAT is intended to measure numeracy, literacy and writing skills that are needed for academic success in college.
Conducting Body: The Scholastic Assessment Test is a standardized test conducted by the College Board for the students who are seeking admission to undergraduate courses in many countries across the globe, particularly in the colleges of the United States and Canada.
Important Dates:
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Events |
Dates |
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Registration Date |
2/09/2022 |
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Registration Deadline |
20/09/2022 |
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Deadline For Changes |
01/03/2022 |
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Exam Date |
1/10/2022 |
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Result Status |
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| Apply Link | Click here to register |
Selection Procedure: There are two types of SAT examinations:
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SAT Reasoning Test
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SAT Subject Test
- SAT Reasoning Test: This test is for students who are desirous to pursue higher education in countries abroad. It is also considered one of the most sought after competitive exams and the scores are vastly recognized in the colleges/universities abroad.
- SAT Subject Test: This test is opted by students who are looking to study a particular subject in great detail.
SAT Reasoning Test Exam Pattern:
The total time duration of the examination is 3 hours excluding the essay section which is for a duration of 50 minutes. There are 155 questions including the essay question. The other sections of the examinations are Reading, Writing & Language and Mathematics. The detailed examination pattern is as follows:-
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Sections |
No. of Questions |
Time Duration |
Score Range |
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Reading |
52 |
65 |
200-800 |
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Writing & Language |
44 |
35 |
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Mathematics |
58 |
80 |
200-800 |
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Essay (Optional) |
02 |
50 |
No score |
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Total |
155 |
3 hours and 50 minutes |
400-1600 |
SAT Subject Test Exam Pattern:
The Sat Subject Test is conducted for assessing the applicant's knowledge of specific subjects. The total time duration of the test is one hour. There are as many as 20 subjects available for the candidates to choose from, however not all college/universities require a SAT score for admission. Candidates are advised to read the eligibility criteria thoroughly of the targeted college/university in which they are seeking admission.
The 20 languages are as follows:
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Physics |
Literature |
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Chemistry |
US History |
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Biology E/M (Ecological/Molecular) |
World History |
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Math I |
Spanish |
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Math II |
Spanish with Listening |
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French |
French with Listening |
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Chinese with Listening |
Italian |
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German |
German with Listening |
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Modern Hebrew |
Latin |
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Japanese with Listening |
Korean with Listening |
Eligibility Criteria:
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Age Limit: No Age Limit.
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Educational Qualification: Mostly high school students between the ages of 17-18 appear for the SAT exam.
Syllabus:
- Mathematics:
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Geometry
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Trigonometry
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Algebra
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Reasoning
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Probability and Data analysis
- Reading:
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SAT contains three critical reading sections
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Reading comprehension
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Sentence completions
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Paragraph-length critical reading
- Writing:
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SAT writing has three sections
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Essay section
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Multiple choice sections
- Essay (optional):
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Evaluate an argument through the analysis of evidence.
FAQs:
Ques 1. How can a candidate apply for the SAT?
Ans. A candidate can apply Online.
Ques 2. What is the requirement for Registration?
Ans. Following are the requirements:
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A valid Passport
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Exam fee
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Photograph
Ques 3. What are the modes of the fee payment?
Ans. Payment can be made through valid MasterCard, VISA and American Express.
Ques 4. What is the scoring method for the SAT exam?
Ans. The score ranges from 200 to 800 for each section.
Ques 5. Is there any negative marking in the test?
Ans. There is no negative marking in this test.
Ques 6. Is Calculator allowed?
Ans. Yes, calculators are permitted in the Maths section only. There are two sections in Maths:
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No Calculator section has 20 questions.
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The calculator section has 38 questions.
Ques 7. What is the scoring method for the Writing section?
Ans. Essays are optional and do not get scored in this test
Ques 8. Does Writing score matter for grand total?
Ans. Yes, Writing scores are considered while preparing composite scores but the scoring is combined with the Reading section.
Ques 9. What is the exam schedule?
Ans. The SAT test is scheduled seven times a year: in August, October, November, December, March, May, and June. It also depends on the program/college you are applying to.
Ques 10. Can a candidate studying in High school apply for the test?
Ans. Yes.
Ques 11. What is the purpose of SAT?
Ans. The exam is taken by students seeking admission to undergraduate schools.
Ques 12. How long are SAT marks valid?
Ans. The marks are valid for 5 years from the exam date.
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