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The SAT assesses critical reading, writing, and math skills over 3 hours and 10 sections. It is scored individually in each area from 200-800, for a maximum total of 2400. Most selective colleges look for scores near 2100. Students typically take the PSAT in junior year and SAT in spring of junior year and fall of senior year if retaking. The PSAT qualifies students for National Merit Scholarships. Students self-register online or by mail well in advance to ensure their preferred test location and date.

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The SAT assesses critical reading, writing, and math skills over 3 hours and 10 sections. It is scored individually in each area from 200-800, for a maximum total of 2400. Most selective colleges look for scores near 2100. Students typically take the PSAT in junior year and SAT in spring of junior year and fall of senior year if retaking. The PSAT qualifies students for National Merit Scholarships. Students self-register online or by mail well in advance to ensure their preferred test location and date.

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SAT 101

What is on the SAT?


The test is designed to assess your subject matter knowledge, problem solving and critical thinking skills in three areas: Critical Reading, Writing, and Math. It takes 3 3/4 hours and has 10 separately timed sections made up of multiple-choice questions, an essay, and math questions for which you will have to write your answer in a grid. Check out the College Board website, which has a lot of useful information.

sat.collegeboard.org

How is the SAT Scored?

The each of the three areas receives an individual score of up to 800 for a total possible score of 2400. You may take the SAT multiple times and many colleges allow you to use your best scores for each area, even if they come from different sittings. The average total score on the SAT is about 1500, while the most selective colleges and universities look for total scores near 2100 or even above.

sat.collegeboard.org/scores

When should I take the SAT?

A typical schedule is to take the PSAT in the fall of your junior year, the SAT in the spring and then again in the fall of your senior year if you think you can improve your score. However, individual preferences vary greatly. Some student take the SAT only once, while others begin with the PSAT as a sophomore or even earlier. Whatever you decide to do, it is a good idea to begin planning your testing schedule early in your high school years. Many students take SAT subject tests, the ACT and AP tests as well as the PSAT and SAT. Even though the SAT is offered several times a year, it can be difficult to fit in, particularly if you have extra-curricular activities that limit the test dates on which you will be available.

sat.collegeboard.org/register/when-to-take-sat

What is the PSAT?

It is the Preliminary Scholastic Assessment Test. It is exactly like the SAT, except that is it somewhat shorter and does not have an essay. You may take the PSAT more than once. However, when you take it in the fall of your junior year, it also acts as the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. If your score from that sitting is sufficiently high, you become a National Merit Scholarship Finalist and are eligible to receive a number of scholarships.

www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/about.html

How do I sign up?

You usually must sign yourself up for the SAT. You can do so online on the College Board website, or by mail.

sat.collegeboard.org/register

Where do I take the SAT?

The test is offered in hundreds of locations throughout the United States and around the world. You choose your location when you register for the test. Register early for the best test site selection. Don't assume you will be able to take the test at your own high school. You could find all the spots have all been taken when you try to register. Wherever you end up taking the test, be sure you are familiar with the test site before test day. The test usually begins early in the morning. You do not want to arrive stressed, or worse miss the test, because you underestimated the time it would take to get there or to find parking.

sat.collegeboard.org/register/sat-code-search

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