SAT - 2025
Test Format :
Reading and Writing, Math
Duration :
2 Hours 14 minutes
Mode :
Computer Adaptive Test
19 October '24
SAT Overview
The Scholastic Aptitude Test is a multiple-choice, computer-based test created and administered by the College Board. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student’s readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants.
Ways to take SAT Exam
- The SAT exam in India digitalised and is conducted only seven months in a year. Initially, the SAT exam was a pencil-paper test, but last year College Board scrapped this format and introduced a new version of the SAT, which is now known as the SAT Digital Exam and is being conducted at various test locations.
SAT Pattern
SAT consist of two components
Component
Time Alloted (minutes)
Number of questions/Tasks
Reading and Writing
64 ( two 32 - minutes modules )
30 minutes
Break
10 Minutes
Math
70 ( two 35 - minutes modules )
44
Total
134
98
Duration 2 hours 14 minutes
Most of the questions are multiple choice, though some of the math questions asks you to enter the answer rather than select it.
SAT Syllabus
The Reading and Writing Section :
- It contains reading passages (or passage pairs) ranging from 25 to 150 words followed by a single MCQ.
- It covers four domains -Craft and Structure, Information and Ideas, Standard English Conventions, and Expression of Ideas.
- The test is divided into 2 modules, each of which includes questions from all four different domains.
- Passages represent the subject areas of literature, history/social studies, the humanities, and science.
The Math Section :
- The Math section focuses on the following: Algebra, Problem Solving and Data Analysis, Geometry and Trigonometry
- This section is also divided into 2 modules.
SAT Scoring
- Your section scores are based on your performance on all test questions in the section.
- In the higher difficulty module you don’t have to answer every question correctly to get a good score.
- In the easier module, you can fully demonstrate your knowledge and abilities by answering the questions correctly.
- Section scores range from 200 to 800, in 10-point intervals.
- The total score for SAT is on a 400–1600 scale, also in 10-point intervals.
- Good Score is 1250+ out of 1600
SAT Dates
At this time, registration is open for all students for the entire 2023–24 testing year. These test dates and deadlines apply to all students—U.S. and international—taking the digital SAT
Below are the upcoming test dates
Month & Date
Deadline for Exam Registration
Dec 7, 2024
Nov 22, 2024
Mar 8, 2025
Feb 21, 2025
May 3, 2025
Apr 18, 2025
June 7, 2025
May 22, 2025
SAT Training
Salient Features of SAT training Global Edu Mentors
- 100 hours of intensive and comprehensive SAT exam coaching.
- Maximum 10-15 students per batch, making the SAT exam preparation personalized.
- Mathematics for MBA by RS Agarwal, SAT Princeton and SAT Official Guide as courseware.
- Qualified, experienced & trained faculties for conducting the SAT prep.
- The SAT preparation classes also include 4 full-length mock tests.
- Facility of shifting to any branch throughout India.
- We also provide SAT online coaching for the students.
Timing
- Weekdays: Tuesday to Friday, 2 hours per day
- Weekends: Saturday and Sunday, 4 hours per day
- Fast track mode: Tuesday to Sunday, 4 hours per day
Miscellaneous Details
- Score Validity : 5 years
- Registration Mode : Online
- Mode of payment : Credit card
- Test Administration Frequency : 5 times a year
- Test Repetition Policy : No restrictions
- Score Reporting time : approximately 13-14 Calender Days
Fees :
- Test Fee: $ 130.98
- Late Fee : $ 34 (after missing the regular deadline)
- Rescheduling Fee: $30
- Extra Score Reporting Fee : $14
