FAQ on SAT

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What is SAT?

The SAT is a standardized test that lets you show colleges what you know andhow well you can apply that knowledge for college admissions in the UnitedStates. The SAT is owned, published, and developed by the College Board, anonprofit organization in the United States, and is administered by theEducational Testing Service which owned the test earlier. The test is intended toassess a student's readiness for college. It was first introduced in 1926, and itsname and scoring have changed several times. It was first called the ScholasticAptitude Test, then the Scholastic Assessment Test, but now SAT does notstand for anything, hence it is an empty acronym.

Taking the SAT is the first step in finding the right college for you the placewhere you can further develop your skills and pursue your passions. Thecombination of high school grades and SAT scores is the best predictor of youracademic success in college.

The current SAT Reasoning Test, introduced in 2005, takes three hours andforty-five minutes to finish, and costs $50 ($81 International), excluding late fees.Possible scores range from 600 to 2400, combining test results from three 800-point sections (Mathematics, Critical Reading, and Writing).

What does the SAT test?

It tests the skills youre learning in school: reading, writing and math. Yourknowledge and skills in these subjects are important for success in college andthroughout your life.

When is the SAT held?

The SAT is held 6 times a year for Indian students. It is held in the months ofJanuary, May, June, October, November and December.The test is held on the 1stSaturday of each of these months except January whenit is held on the last Saturday of the month.

How important is the SAT in college admissions?

The SAT is just one factor among many that colleges use to get to know youbetter. Its part of a comprehensive admission process that also takes intoaccount your high school academics, extracurricular activities,recommendations, personal essay and other factors.

When should I take the SAT?

We suggest that you should take the SAT in class 11 as you dont have thepressure of the board exams during this time and it also gives you time to

prepare your applications for the admissions next year.
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How many times should I take the SAT?

Colleges evaluate the SAT I in different ways. Some will take your highest mathand verbal scores even if they were earned on different test days. Some will takeyour highest combined score on a particular day. Some will take the average of

all your scores. No matter what each school's policy is, every single score youearn is part of your permanent transcript, and the colleges see themall. Therefore, it may not be a good thing for you to take the test as many timesas you can. You should only take the test when you believe you are trulyprepared. Ideally, it's better for you to earn your highest score sooner thanlater. You can take the test two or three times, as long as your scores will beconsiderably increased each time. However, if you hit 1800 or believe that youhave dig out the highest potential you will ever have in the test, you'd better stopthere. You don't want your next possibly poorer scores to drag down youraverage score. On the other hand, if you are confident that after more practice,you will do better the next time, go for it. In other word, it'll be meaningless tore-take the test if you expect to earn about the same or poorer score every time.

How to Register?

Register Online

The quickest and easiest way to register!

Choose your test date and test center in real time Get immediate registration confirmation Get 24-hour access to registration for printing or correcting your

admission ticket You need to submit a photo with the registration.

Photo Requirements:

Your passport type or wallet sized photo (sized from 2 *2 up to 2.5 * 3inches) must be at least 640 * 480 pixels

The photo must:1. Be properly focused2. Not have discernible pixels or be grainy

3. Be correctly exposed (brightness and contrast)

4. Be taken in full-face view, directly facing the camera

5. Be clear enough so there is no doubt about your identity

6. Not be too dark or too light, with no shadows or glare on your face

7. Not show an outdated "look" for you (e.g., facial hair that you nolonger have, a new and different hair length or color)

8. Not show other people in addition to you

Your appearance in the photo must match how you will look on the day ofthe test.


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Do not wear a hat or head covering that obscures the hair or hairline,unless worn daily for a religious purpose. Your full face must be visible,and any head covering must not cast any shadows on your face.

If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device or similararticles, they may be worn for your photo.

Sunglasses or glare on eyeglasses is not acceptable in your photo. Glarecan be avoided with a slight downward tilt of the glasses or by removingthe glasses or by turning off the camera flash.

File format must in one of the following:

o .jpg

o .gif

o .png

Say YES to Student Search ServiceHow can colleges find about you before you apply? When you say YES to

Student Search Service, College Board will send colleges some information aboutyou, giving them the opportunity to reach out a potential new student.

You can learn more about this on the college board website.

Register by Mail

Certain situations require that you register by mail. You should use mailregistration if you:

Paying by cheque or money order (payable to College Board)

Younger than 13 years old Registering for Sunday testing for the first time due to a religious

observance

Requesting that the College Board opens a center close to your house(nicereason.isnt it!!!)

Unable to upload a digital photo of yourself as part of the onlineregistration process

To register by mail, you'll need an SAT Paper Registration Guide, which is

available at your school counselor's office. A registration form and returnenvelope are included with the SAT Paper Registration Guide.


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When completing the application, you may need a College Board code numberfor college majors, college and scholarship programs, test centers, high schoolsor countries. To find these numbers, use our College BoardsCode Searchtool orthe code list in your counselor's office.

Attach an acceptable photo to your Registration Form in the area provided inItem 24. Do not use a laminated photo (such as on an ID card). Write your fullname, date of birth and high school code on the back of your photo, and thentape all four edges of the photo to the form, using transparent tape. Take care notto obscure your face or hair on the photo, or any of the information you havefilled in on the Registration Form. Do not use paper clips, staples or glue.

What are the different services and Fees for each?

Registration FeesSAT $50SAT Subject Tests Basic registration fee (perregistration) Language with Listening Tests All other SAT Subject Tests

$23 add$23 add$12

Additional Processing Fees(add to total test fees)

Register by phone(available only if you have registered before)

$15

Change test, test date or test center fee $26

Late fee (U.S. and U.S. territories) $27Waitlist fee $44International processing fee (per registration)Security surcharge to test in India and Pakistan

$31add $24

Receiving Scores

Scores received online no chargeScores received by phone (per call) $15Scores received by mail no chargeSending Scores

Score report requests at registration. (Students can select the four

score report requests included in the registration up until 11:59 p.m.on the Monday nine days after the published test date. Scorereports selected after that are subject to the regular score reportfee.)

Four

includedat nocharge

Additional score report requestsScore report fee (per report) refundable if absent on test day Request to rush (per order) refundable if absent on test day Request for old reports Retrieval fee (per order)

$11 add$31 add$30

Student Answer Verification Services(This links to the student area of this

website.)Question-and-Answer Service (QAS) refundable if absent on $18
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test dayStudent Answer Service (SAS) refundable if absent on test day $13.50Additional Services

Multiple-choice hand score verification $55($27.50

for fee-waiverusers)

Essay score verification $55($27.50for fee-waiverusers)

Refund processing fee (for overpayments and duplicate payments) $7

The test fee for Indian students is $105 excluding the Question and Answerservice where the student receives the question paper with the correct answers.

Refunds

Most fees related to the SAT are not refundable. Test and registration fees(including late fees and telephone re-registration fees) cannot be refunded,even if a student cancels his or her test scores or is absent on test day.

The only refundable fees are for:

Student Answer Services (QAS or SAS) a student ordered on theRegistration Form for a test date that he or she later missed

Additional score reports that a student ordered on the RegistrationForm for a test date that he or she later missed

If a student ordered the Question-and-Answer Service and the order was notfulfilled (for example, because he or she had to take a makeup test), thestudent should contact College Board to find out if he or she is entitled to arefund. Refunds are processed beginning six weeks after the test date.

What is the SAT Exam Structure? Sections 10

3 Verbal3 Math3 Writing section1 Experiment Section

Time3 Hours 45 Minutes
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ScoreOverall 600-2400Verbal 200-800Math 200-800Writing 200-800

Critical Reasoning 3 SectionSentence CompletionReading Comprehension (Long & Short)

Question Type Multiple ChoiceTime

70 Minutes

(One 20 Min and two 25 Minutes)Score 200-800

Math 3 SectionBasic Arithmetic

Geometry

AlgebraAlgebra IIQuestion Type

Multiple ChoiceTime

70 Minutes

(One 20 Min and two 25 Minutes)Score

200-800


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Writing 3 SectionGrammar

Usage

Word ChoiceQuestion Type Multiple Choice

EssayTime

70 Minutes

(One 20 Min and two 25 Minutes)Score

200-800

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