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Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) is a standardized entrance test widely used for students aspiring to get admission for Undergraduate Courses abroad, especially in US and Canada. The purpose of the SAT exam is to measure a high school student’s readiness for College and also provide Colleges with one common evaluation parameter which can be used to compare all the candidates. Apart from the College admissions, the SAT scores are also used to offer academic Scholarships.
SAT exam is conducted by the College Board. It is offered 5 times in a year in India and is usually administered on the first Saturday of each month.
SAT 1 : This is a general test that has been developed to evaluate the written, verbal and mathematical skills of candidates.
SAT 2: This is a more subject-focused test. Students looking to get admission to a particular course are required to take the SAT Subject Test to demonstrate their knowledge of that particular subject.
SAT is a 3 hour exam without an essay and 3 hours 50 minutes with essay. Recently College Board has announced that SAT exam will go digital starting in 2023 and it will be two hours long test instead of three hours currently.
The SAT exam fee is $55 (INR 4,081.00). In addition to this Indian candidates will have to pay a non - US regional fee of $49 (INR 3600.00), which means the total exam fee for Indian nationals is $104 (INR 7700.00 approximately)
SAT scores are valid for a period of 5 years from the day of declaration of results.
The Reading Test consists of five reading passages followed by multiple-choice questions for each passage. The passages are based on how the Author uses the evidence, Understanding of words in the context, and passages from the field of History, Social studies and science. You have 65 minutes to complete this test, which includes 52 questions total.
The writing and Language test consists of 4 passages. The passages are about a variety of topics, including careers, science, the humanities, and history and social studies. You will have 1 passage as narrative and the remaining as argumentative, informative, explanatory or convincing the reader to something. You have 35 minutes to complete this test, which includes 44 multiple choice questions.
Algebra - focuses on the mastery of linear equations and systems.
Problem Solving and Data Analysis, which is about being quantitatively literate.
Advanced Math, which features questions that require the manipulation of complex equations.
They also consist of questions from Geometry and Trigonometry.
The Maths test is divided into 2 parts the Calculator and Non calculator portion.
The Calculator portion has 38 question, and 55 minutes whereas the non calculator portion has 20 questions with 25 minutes.
| Questions | Duration | Score Range | |
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| SAT Reading | 52 multiple-choice questions | 65 minutes | Evidence-based Reading & Writing score 200 to 800 |
| Break | 10 minutes | ||
| SAT Writing & Language | 44 multiple-choice questions | 35 minutes | |
| No Calculator – Math | 20 (15 multiple-choice and 5 Grid in questions) | 25 minutes | Math score 200 to 800 |
| Break | 5 minutes | ||
| Yes Calculator – Math | 38 (30 multiple-choice and 8 Grid in questions) | 55 minutes | |
| Break | 2 minutes | ||
| SAT Essay (Optional) | 1 prompt | 50 minutes | Reading 2 to 8 Analysis 2 to 8 Writing 2 to 8 |
Your total score is a number between 400 and 1600. The total score is the sum of the two section scores: Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math. Each of these two section scores has a possible range of 200–800. The Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score is composed of the Reading Test and the Writing and Language Test, and each of those tests contributes equally to the section score. The Math section score is made up of the Math Test only.
1500+ (Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Stanford,...)
1400+ (UCLA, Vanderbilt, Emory, Rice, Carnegie Mellon, USC, Tufts, UNC, Duke)
1300+ (Penn State, BU, UT Austin, Fordham, UMaryland, GWU)
1200+ (Hofstra, DePaul, lesser state universities)
Below 1200
SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST is standardised test administered by the college board. Students looking for their undergraduate attempt this exam.
SAT is an entrance exam conducted for the students looking for their undergraduate admissions abroad. It helps to evaluate the language and mathematical reasoning skills of the applicants.
Students belonging to the age group of 17 – 19 are the highest to appear for the SAT exam.
Students can take their SAT exam for the first time in the spring of their junior year and again in the fall before the college deadlines.
The total score is the sum of the two section scores. It ranges from 400 – 1600. Candidates receive their scores in the range of 200 – 800.
There is nothing like pass mark in SAT exam.
There are three sections for SAT exam, they are
The duration of the test is 3 hours. It is a pencil – paper based test.
Visit the college board official website
Create your account
Submit the required documents
Choose your desired centre
Upload your clear photograph
Pay your application fee
The score of your exam will be available after 3 weeks after your date of examination.
There are no restrictions set by the board. Student can take the SAT exam as many times as they want.
SAT scores are valid forever, but some universities will not accept the score which is older than 5 years.
Candidates looking for cancellation of the exam should cancel 5 days in advance. They will be refunded with$10.
Candidates are requested to pay extra fee for the reschedule of the exam in the official account of the candidate.
Test takers use calculators for the math portion of the exam.
Students with regular practice can crack the SAT exam with the preparation of 2 – 3 months.
One of the main difference between SAT and ACT is ACT includes science section and SAT does not. It does not have a dedicated section for science section.
SAT exam is easy for the students who have done test preparation well in advance.
It is not an impossible task, but it requires a well - planned study plan and should understand how the scores are being divided for each part.
Candidates should prepare at least 6 – 20 hours for their first SAT and should take enough time to prepare for their struggling topics.
The lowest mark taken by the test taker would be 400, retaking the SAT can help the test taker to score better. There is no failing or passing in SAT exam.
No, there is no negative points so skipping or answering the question incorrectly will result in the same score
To secure some scholarship the candidate score should be between 1200 – 1600.
The SAT exam include 154 multiple choice questions.
Most of the questions in SAT are MCQ based questions only.
Along with the CGPA and other qualifications SAT score is also evaluated. Students seeking admission to undergraduate colleges in abroad SAT score will help them.
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August 28, 2022 |
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October 2, 2022 |
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December 4, 2022 |
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March 12, 2022 |
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May 7, 2022 |
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Test Centres Across India |
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Ahmedabad |
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Ahmedabad International School, Judges Bungalow Road, Opposite Rajpath Row Houses, Bodakdev, Ahmedabad – 380 054 |
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Delhi Public School Bopal, Bopal Square, Near Bopal Railway Crossing, Ahmedabad – 380 058 |
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Amritsar |
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Spring Dale Senior School, Fatehgarh Churian Road, Amritsar – 143 001 |
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Bangalore |
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Bangalore International School, Gedalahalli, Hennur Bagalur Road, Kothanur Post, Bangalore – 560 077 |
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Bishop Cotton Boys’ School, 15 Residency Road, Bangalore – 560 025 |
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Canadian International School, 4 & 20 Manchenahalli, Yelahanka, Bangalore – 560 064 |
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Ebenezer International School Bangalore, Singena Agrahara Road, Via Huskur Road / A.P.M.C. Yard, Huskur P.O, Electronic City, Bangalore – 560 099 |
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The International School Bangalore, NAFL Valley, Whitefield - Sarjapur Road, Near Dommasandra Circle, Bangalore – 562 125 |
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Bhopal |
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Billabong High International School & Kangaroo Kids, Beyond Bhadbhada, Neelbad, Bhopal – 462 044 |
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Bhubaneswar |
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Mother's Public School, Unit 1, Bapuji Nagar, Bhubaneshwar – 751 009 |
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SAI International School, Plot-5A, Chandrasekharpur, Infocity Road, Bhubaneswar – 751 024 |
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Chandigarh |
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Strawberry Fields High School, Sector 26, Chandigarh – 160 019 |
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Chennai |
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Asan Memorial Senior Secondary School, 1, Anderson Road, Cochin House, Chennai – 600 006 |
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CPS Global School |
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Anna Nagar Campus: A 80, IIIrd Avenue, Anna Nagar Roundtana, Anna Nagar East, Chennai – 600 102 |
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Thirumazhisai Campus: Thiruvallur High Road, SH 50, Off Ponamallee Motel Highway, Thirumazhisai, Chennai – 600 124 |
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Cochin |
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Sacred Heart College, Thevara, Pandit Karuppan Rd, Thevara, Ernakulam, Kerala – 682 013 |
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Delhi NCR |
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Pathways School Noida, Sector 100 Noida – 201 301 |
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Gujarat |
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Navrachana International School, Vadodara, Vasna-Bhayali Road, Vadodara – 391 410 |
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Gurgaon |
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Pathways School Gurgaon, Off Gurugram Faridabad Road, Gurugram – 122 003 |
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Pathways World School Aravali, Off Gurugram Sohna Road, Gurugram – 122 102 |
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St. Michael's Senior Secondary School, Shivpuri, Sector 7, Gurugram – 122 001 |
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Heritage Xperiential Learning School, Sector 62, Gurgaon – 122 011 |
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Guwahati |
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Sanskriti – The Gurukul, Village Gugh, Ahomgaon, P.O. Garchuk, NH - 37, Opp ISBT, Guwahati – 781 035 |
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Hyderabad |
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Chirec Public School |
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Kondapur Campus: 1-55/12, CHIREC Avenue, Kondapur, Kothaguda (PO), Hyderabad – 500 084 |
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Gachibowli Campus: Plot Nos. 277 to 282, Telecom Officers Colony, Bhaghyalakshmi Nagar, Phase – II, Serilingampally. Hyderabad – 500 018 |
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Jubilee Hills Campus: Plot No. 962, Road No.48, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad – 500 033 |
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Hyderabad, Telangana |
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Uniti Foundation, Paigah Plaza, 702, Palace Colony Rd, Basheer Bagh, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500 029 |
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Sreenidhi International School, Near AP Police Academy, Near Appa Junctiion, Aziznagar, Moinabad, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500 075 |
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Oakridge International School, Nanakramguda Road, Cyberabad, Khajaguda, Manikonda, Hyderabad, Telangana – 500 008 |
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Delhi Public School Hyderabad, Survey No 74, Khajaguda Village, Golkonda Post, Hyderabad – 500 008 |
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Jaipur |
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Jayshree Periwal International School, Mahapura Rd, Narayan-Y-Block, Mahapura, Rajasthan – 302 026 |
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Kodaikanal |
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Kodaikanal International School, Seven Roads Junction, Club Road, Kodaikanal, Tamil Nadu – 624 101 |
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Kolkata |
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La Martiniere Calcutta for Boys, 11, Dr. U. N. Brahmachari Street (Loudon Street), Elgin, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700 017 |
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South City International School, 375, Prince Anwar Shah Rd, South City Complex, Jadavpur, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700 068 |
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United States – India Educational Foundation, The American Center, 38A, Jawaharlal Nehru Road, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700 071 |
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Assembly of God Church School, 125, Park St, Mullick Bazar, Taltala, Kolkata, West Bengal – 700 017 |
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Lucknow |
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City Montessori School, 12, Station Road, Lucknow |
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Maharashtra, Pune |
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Symbiosis International School, Gate No. 3, Symbiosis Viman Nagar Campus, Off., New Airport Road, Viman Nagar, Pune, Maharashtra – 411 014 |
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Mohali |
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Learning Paths School, Plot No 3, Sector 67, Behind Niper, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab – 160 062 |
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Mumbai |
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Aditya Birla World Academy, Vastu Shilp Annexe, Gamadia colony, JD Road Tardeo, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400 007 |
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Anjuman-I-Islam HS, D.N. Road, Opp. CST, Mumbai – 400 001 |
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Bombay Teachers' Training College Colaba, MB Marg, Apollo Bandar, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400 001 |
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Cathedral and John Connon School, 6, Purushottamdas Thakurdas Marg, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400 001 |
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Jamnabai Narsee School, Narsee Monjee Bhavan, 7, North-South Road, JVPD Scheme, Hatkesh Society, Ashok Nagar, Vile Parle West, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 400 049 |
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Singapore International School, Mumbai, On National Highway No. 8, Post Mira Road, Next To Thakur Mall, Dahisar East, Mumbai, Maharashtra – 401 104 |
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Mussoorie |
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Woodstock School, Tehri Road, Landour, Near Landour Community hospital, Mussoorie, Uttarakhand – 248 179 |
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New Delhi |
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United States India Educational Foundation, 12, Hailey Rd, Hamdard Nagar, Vakil Lane, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi – 110 001 |
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Ootacamund |
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Good Shepherd International School, Ooty, Good Shepherd Knowledge Village, M. Palada Post, Nilgiris, Ooty, Tamil Nadu – 643 004 |
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Pune |
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UWC Mahindra College, Village Khubavali, P.O. Paud, Taluka Mulshi, Pune, Maharashtra – 412 108 |
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Savitribai Phule Pune University, Ganeshkhind, Pune, Maharashtra – 411 007 |
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Sohna Haryana |
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G. D. Goenka World School, G.D. Goenka Education City, Sohna-Gurgaon Road, Sohna – 122 103 |
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Surat |
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Fountainhead School, Opp. Ambetha Water Tank, Kunkni Gam, Rander-Dandi Road, Olpad, Surat, Gujarat – 395 005 |
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Trivandrum |
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Trivandrum International School, Edackode, P.O, Korani, Kerala – 695 104 |
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Vijayawada |
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Delhi Public School, NH 5, Nidamanuru, Opposite Best Price, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh – 521 104 |
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Visakhapatnam |
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Oakridge International School, NH 5 Road, Behind HP Petrol bunk, Maharajpeta Junction, Tagarapuvalasa, Visakhapatnam – 531 162 |
