SAT is stands for Scholastic Aptitude Test. The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States.

SAT Quick Facts

Frequency 7 times/year

Duration 3 hours, 45 minutes

Sections Math, Critical Reading, Writing

Cost $50

Max. Score 800/section

Avg. Score
Math 513
Critical Reading 497
Writing 487

The test is designed to measure critical thinking and analytical skills.

SAT Exam pattern

The SAT Reasoning Test is a long examination (three hours and forty-five minutes) and has three main divisions:

Math,

Reading and

Writing

There are 10 sections in all three for each division, and one equating section.

The equating section is used to assess questions for use in future tests. (It can be in any of the three areas and does not count toward the score).

Apart from a short essay and ten out of the 54 math questions, the questions are all five-answer multiple-choice.

Each of the divisions has a maximum score of 800, giving a maximum overall score of 2400.

Upcoming SAT tests

7 May 2016 (deadline 8 April 2016)

4 June 2016 (deadline 5 May 2016)