SAT
The SAT is a standardized test to check the college readiness of undergraduate applicants. Initially termed the Scholastic Aptitude Test, it is now popularly known by just its acronym, SAT. The test is usually attempted by students seeking admission into graduate schools in the US, with some choosing to appear for it as early as their 10th grade, though the majority of the test writers are 12th-grade students. It is only available in the paper-based format. SAT is owned and administered by College Board, USA. It can be written multiple times a year at select centers across India.
WHAT DOES IT MEASURE?
The test is designed to gauge the reading, writing & numerical ability of the test-takers so that it affords the college admission officers a uniform yardstick by which to measure the applicants. The three primary measures are:
Reading Ability
The test-takers reading comprehension skills, including identifying the details and the gist, finding evidence, drawing connections and inferences, interpretation of infographics as well as vocabulary in context
Writing Aptitude
Writing Aptitude – Writing with a focus on clarity of expression, ability to identify grammatical and lexical errors, and precision and brevity in written expression
Mathematical Skills
Mathematical Skills – The emphasis is on problem-solving, applying basic arithmetic and algebraic equations, data analysis, geometry, and trigonometry.
WHAT IS SAT LIKE?
Over 80% of the questions on SAT are multiple-choice, with the remaining being grid-in type (for math). The SAT is 3 hours long and has 4 sections, under two major categories:
Part 1 : Evidence-based Reading & Writing
Reading
65 Minutes
52 Questions
5 Passages (With at least one paired set and one with infographic)
Writing & Language
35 Minutes
44 Questions
4 Passages
Part 2 : Mathematics
Math – No Calculator
25 Minutes
20 Questions
Heart of Algebra
Problem Solving & Data Analysis
Passport to Advanced Math
Additional Topics in Math
Math – Calculator
55 Minutes
38 Questions
Heart of Algebra
Passport to Advanced Math
Additional Topics in Math
Note: Till 2020, the SAT had an optional essay section which has been scrapped for now.
How is the SAT scored?
The SAT score is a cumulation of a number of sub-scores. The most important numbers here are the Total Score & Percentile Rank.
Total Score
An aggregate of all your sectional scores.
Its range is 400 – 1600
Percentile Rank
This is a rank in comparison to the other students who took the test on the same day. It ranges from 1-99
Total Score
*Parameters: Composite of all sectional scores.
*Score: 400-1600
Section Score
*Parameters: EBRW + Math.
*Score: 200 – 800 (per section)
Test Score
*Parameters: Reading, Writing & Math.
*Score: 10 – 40
Cross-test Score
*Parameters: Analysis in History/Social Sciences.
*Score: 10 – 40
Cross-test Score
EBRW Parameters:
Command of Evidence
Words in Context
Expression of Ideas
Standard English Express
Math Parameters:
Heart of Algebra
Problem Solving & Data Analysis
Passport to Advanced Math
The MKP SAT Edge
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