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The exam is designed to assess a student's skills in reading, writing, and mathematics, which are considered to be essential for success in college-level courses.
The SAT is administered by the College Board, a non-profit organization that helps students prepare for college and provides various college-related services. The test is accepted by almost all colleges and universities in the United States as well as some colleges and universities in other countries.
The SAT exam consists of four sections: Reading, Writing and Language, Math (with calculator), and Math (without calculator). Each section is scored on a scale of 200 to 800, with a total possible score of 1600. The Reading and Writing and Language sections are combined to form the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section, which is scored on a scale of 200 to 800. The Math section is also scored on a scale of 200 to 800. In addition to the four main sections, there is an optional essay section that is scored separately on a scale of 6 to 24.
The SAT exam is offered seven times a year in the United States: in August, October, November, December, March, May, and June. The exam is also offered internationally in October, December, March, and May. Students can register for the SAT exam online on the College Board website.
The Reading section of the SAT exam includes multiple-choice questions based on passages from various sources such as literature, history, and social sciences. The Writing and Language section includes multiple-choice questions that assess a student's ability to revise and edit written passages. The Math sections include questions on algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics.
The SAT exam also includes an optional essay section, which asks students to analyze a given passage and write an essay that presents their analysis of the passage. The essay section is scored separately on a scale of 6 to 24, and students are given 50 minutes to complete it.
The SAT exam is designed to test a student's ability to reason and apply their knowledge, rather than just testing their recall of facts. The exam is intended to be challenging, and many students spend months preparing for it by studying test-taking strategies and practicing with sample questions and full-length practice exams.
The cost to take the SAT varies depending on the location and whether or not the student chooses to take the optional essay section. As of 2021, the basic registration fee for the SAT without the essay is $52, and with the essay it is $68. Fee waivers are available for eligible students who demonstrate financial need.
The scores from the SAT exam are used by colleges and universities as one of several factors in the admissions process. In addition to a student's SAT scores, colleges and universities also consider a student's high school grades, extracurricular activities, essays, and letters of recommendation.
Overall, the SAT exam is an important part of the college admissions process in the United States. Students who are planning to attend college in the United States should prepare for the exam by studying and practicing with sample questions and full-length practice exams.
