SAT- SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST

SAT- SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST

SAT Sample Questions & Answers

The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test that lets you show colleges what you know and how well you can apply that knowledge. It tests your knowledge of reading, writing and math — subjects that are taught

every day in high school classrooms. Most students take the SAT during their junior or senior year of high school, and almost all colleges and universities use the SAT to make admission decisions.

Taking the SAT is the first step in finding the right college for you — the place where you can further develop your skills and pursue your passions. But SAT scores are just one of many factors that colleges consider when making their admission decisions.

The College Board is a not-for-profit education organization dedicated to helping students discover their path to higher education.

The SAT is one of the College Board’s best-known programs. In keeping with the College Board’s mission, the SAT provides an equal opportunity for all students to show what they’ve learned in school and how they apply that knowledge.

Each section of your SAT (critical reading, mathematics and writing) will be scored on a 200- to 800-point scale, for a possible total of 2400. You’ll also get two “subscores” on the writing section: a multiple-choice score from 20 to 80, and an essay score from 2 to 12.

But how do you get these scores? Two steps happen before you see a final score.

First, we figure out your raw score by:

Adding points for correct answers.
Subtracting a fraction of a point for wrong answers.

Remember: Questions that you skipped don’t count either for or against your score, and points aren’t taken away for wrong answers on the math questions where you needed to fill the answers in a grid.

Then we take your raw score and turn it into a scaled score. This is where the score of 200–800 points comes from, and it is done through a statistical process called “equating.” This process makes it possible to compare your score with the scores of other students who took alternative versions of the test, and to your own scores on previous tests.

Visit How the SAT Is Scored to see exactly how your score gets calculated.

SAT-I and SAT II Tests

SAT Reasoning Test

The SAT Reasoning Test (formerly known as SAT I) measures the critical reading, writing and mathematical abilities you'll need for academic success in the US.

SAT Subject Tests

SAT Subject Tests (formerly known as SAT II) measure your knowledge and skills in specific subjects. Subject Tests fall into five general subject areas - English, History and Social Studies, Mathematics, Science and Languages. Students can take up to three SAT Subject Tests on a single test date, but cannot take the SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests during the same test administration.

The centers in India

In India the test is administered by College Board. The following is the list of test centre in India:

63113 Ahmedabad - H L Coll Commerce
63100 Bangalore-bishop Cotton Boys S
63120 Calcutta-assmb God Church School
63130 Cochin Sacred Heart College
63255 Himachal Pradesh-Akal Academy (Distt Sirmour)
63157 Haryana-Pathways World School
63161 Hyderabad St Anns Degree & Post Graduate
63166 Kodaikanal-Kodaikanal International School
63127 Calcutta - USEFI
63175 Madras - U S Educational Found
63224 Pune-Mahindra United World College
63107 Mumbai Teachers Training College
63108 Mumbai-s L & S S Girl's High School
63190 Mussoorie - Woodstock School
63200 New Delhi - Amer Embassy School
63202 New Delhi USEFI (www.fulbright-india.org)
63212 New Delhi-St Michael's Senior Secondary
63235 Pune - Pune University (Pune, INDIA)

Why take the SAT?

As the nation’s most widely used college admission test, the SAT is the first step toward higher education for students of all backgrounds. It’s taken by more than two million students every year and is accepted by virtually all colleges and universities.

There are a number of reasons to take the SAT, but here are some of the best:

It tests what you already know.

The SAT tests the reading, writing and mathematics skills that you learn in school and that are critical for success in college and beyond.

It’s fair to everyone.

The questions are thoroughly researched and tested to make sure students from all backgrounds have an equal chance to succeed.

It’s more than just a test.

The SAT also provides the opportunity for you to connect to scholarship opportunities, place out of certain college courses and learn more about your academic strengths.

How much time will I have to take the SAT?

The SAT is made up of 10 sections:

A 25-minute essay
Six 25-minute sections (mathematics, critical reading and writing)
Two 20-minute sections (mathematics, critical reading and writing)
A 10-minute multiple-choice writing section

Total test time: 3 hours and 45 minutes

You’ll also get three short breaks during the testing, so don’t forget to bring a snack!

Testing accommodations are available for students with a documented need. Learn more about accommodations like extra time.

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SAT tests measure the knowledge and skills that students need to do college-level work. There are two kinds of SAT tests - the SAT Reasoning Test (general test) and SAT Subject Tests.

The SAT test is administered by not-for-profit organisation The College Board.

The SAT test (along with the ACT), it is one of two standardised testing programs widely recognised for undergraduate college admissions in the US. Most colleges and universities in the United States require SAT or ACT test scores as part of their application process.

SAT Reasoning Test

The SAT Reasoning Test (formerly known as SAT I) measures the critical reading, writing and mathematical abilities you'll need for academic success in the US.

SAT Subject Tests

For more information about the tests visit the College Board website:

Who needs to sit the tests?

If you are applying to an undergraduate programme in the US then you will most likely have to sit SAT Tests (or ACT) as part of the application process. Many universities may require or recommend one or more of the SAT Subject Tests as well as the SAT Reasoning Test.

Please check admissions criteria of the college(s) you intend applying to, in order to determine which test(s) you should take.

Where can I sit the tests?

There are SAT test centres in Auckland, Wanganui, Lower Hutt, Wellington and Christchurch.

Testing Closer to Home

If you live more than 75 miles (121 km) from the nearest test centre you may be able to sit the test closer to your home. You will need to register by mail by the early registration deadline (generally three weeks prior to the registration deadline - see the SAT website for Early International Registration Deadlines).

Note: this is not available for October or June test dates.

See the SAT website for more information about testing closer to home.

When can I sit the tests?

SAT Tests are given on set dates throughout the year.

The schedule for the 2009-2010 testing cycle is as follows:

Test date	Locations	Registration deadline*
10 October 2009	Auckland, Wanganui, Christchurch	9 September 2009
7 November 2009	Auckland, Wanganui, Wellington, Christchurch	1 October 2009
5 December 2009	Auckland, Wanganui, Lower Hutt, Christchurch	30 October 2009
23 January 2010	Auckland, Wanganui, Wellington, Christchurch	15 December 2009
1 May 2010	Auckland, Wanganui, Lower Hutt, Christchurch	25 March 2010
5 June 2010	Auckland, Wanganui, Christchurch	29 April 2010

* Standby registration is available if you miss the registration deadline. An additional fee applies, and admission to a test center cannot be guaranteed. You can find more information about standby testing on the College Board website or in the SAT Registration Booklet.

Different Subject Tests are offered on each test date. Language Tests with Listening are offered in November only. For a calendar of Subject Test dates see the College Board website.

Test dates for the 2010-2011 cycle will be announced in July 2010. Please do not call us for information about these tests before then, as we will be unable to answer your enquiry.

What do I have to do to sit a test?

Register

You can register online at the College Board website (requires a valid credit card) or by mail.

To register by mail you need to obtain the SAT Paper Registration Guide and Registration Form, which you can obtain from Fulbright New Zealand by sending a stamped, self-addressed A4-sized envelope ($1.00 standard post, $1.50 fast post) to:

Testing Adviser
Fulbright New Zealand
PO Box 3465
Wellington 6140

Fees

The 2009–2010 fee for taking the SAT Reasoning Test in New Zealand is US$71.00. Fees for SAT Subject Tests are US$66 for Language Tests with Listening and US$55 for all others. Standby testing costs an additional US$38.00. You can find a full list of fees on the College Board website or in the SAT Paper Registration Guide.

How can I prepare for the tests?

The College Board publish two free preparation booklets for the SAT tests, which you can download from the College Board SAT website or obtain from Fulbright New Zealand by sending a sending a stamped, self-addressed envelope as above:

SAT Preparation Booklet - download PDF (3.87MB)
SAT Subject Tests Preparation Booklet - download PDF (2.29MB)

The College Board website also offers a question of the day, practice questions and practice tests.

The College Board offer an Online Course and publish numerous official study guides including The Official SAT Study Guide, The Official Study Guide for all SAT Subject Tests and subject-specific study guides, which can be purchased online from the College Board Store.

( Courtesy: http://www.fulbright.org.nz/education/sat.html )

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