What is the full form of the SAT?

The full form of the SAT is the Scholastic Aptitude Test. This exam is conducted by the college board and is one of the most popular study abroad exams. It aims to identify a student’s enthusiasm and inquisitive nature among other applicants to study a particular course. 

SAT opens a gateway of opportunities to pursue undergraduate courses abroad. To know more about the SAT exam give this blog a full read.

Types of SAT Exam

There are two types of SAT exams i.e. SAT General Test and SAT Subject Test. The SAT General test is based and assessed on the following criteria and subjects:

• Mathematics
• Critical Reading
• Writing Section

The SAT subject test is divided into 5 subjects that are English, History, Science, Mathematics, and Languages such as Spanish, German, French, etc. from which a student has to choose one to showcase his or her understanding of the respective subject. 

Note* The SAT subject test was discontinued in June 2021 for international students. This step was taken as a response to making changes in college admissions in the United States of America due to the heavy impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education.

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SAT Exam Eligibility

There is no specific eligibility for taking the SAT exam. Anyone above the age of 13 can take this exam. Since this exam is taken specifically for getting admission to undergraduate courses abroad, it is recommended that test-takers complete their higher secondary education with good marks. 

SAT Exam Pattern

SAT General Test	Number of Questions	Time Limit
Reading	52	65 minutes
Writing and Language	35	35 minutes
Math	80	80 minutes
Total	154	180 minutes

SAT Exam Score Range

The SAT exam is divided into two sections Reading and Writing and Mathematics. On a scale of 200-800, both sections are analyzed to add up to a total of 1600. 

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SAT Exam Registration

You can either apply for the SAT exam online or by mail. To apply online, you would be required to take the following steps:

Step 1 – Visit the College Board Website

Step 2 – Create an account and fill in all the required  information

Step 3 – Select the exam date and the test center

Step 4 – Upload your photograph and other documents

Step 5 – Pay the “SAT” application fee

SAT Exam Fee

SAT Exam	Fee	In INR
Exam fee	USD 52	INR 4,265
Registration Fee	USD 30	INR 2,460
Late Registration Fee	USD 26	INR 2,132

How to Check SAT Scores?

• Visit the official website of the College 
• Sign in with your user ID and password. 
• Go to the ‘My Organizer’ section
• Click on ‘SAT scores
• You will be redirected to another page where you need to click on ‘Assess my scores’
• Further, you will have to enter your user credentials again and then visit the ‘my test scores’ section

The SAT scorecard will appear on the screen. This scorecard will show your overall score, sectional score, subscore, essay score as well as a percentile score.

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