SAT Exam Pattern

For SAT Reasoning and SAT Subject Tests, the College Board has developed distinct exam / paper patterns. Students wanting to pursue undergraduate studies at colleges / universities abroad must have to apply for the SAT exam to do the same.

The study pattern for the SAT exam consists of two test sets. The first is the SAT Subject Test and SAT Reasoning Test. The SAT Reasoning Test is the exam chosen for students who wish to pursue higher education in foreign countries. This is one of the most sought-after competitive exams, the results of which are commonly known in abroad universities / colleges.

The second SAT exam is the SAT Subject Test, which is selected in great detail by students who are looking to learn a specific subject. Candidates who wish to appear for SAT can opt for any of the SAT exams. The SAT exam pattern / syllabus for both the exams is different.

SAT Reasoning Test Pattern - The SAT Reasoning Test is largely analytical in nature, and contains the optional essay portion for a total of 3hrs and 50mins. In SAT, the essay is optional in nature and if candidates chose not to sit for it, the entire length of the SAT exam is 3 hours. Candidates will have to figure out 155 questions in total including the essay.

SAT Sections:

The exam consists of two main sections i.e., (EBRW) Evidence based reading and writing and a maths section. They are further subdivided into two parts each, which means altogether four sections. Both sections are graded on a 200–800 scale.

• Reading - There are 52 multiple choice questions, passages or pairs of passages based on literature, social science, natural sciences etc. You get 65 minutes for the reading section.
• Writing & Language - There are 44 multiple choice questions, passages or pairs of passages based on Grammar, vocabulary in context, and editing skills etc. You get 35 minutes for the writing and language section./li>
• Math (No Calculator & Calculator Sections) - There are 58 multiple choice questions, passages or pairs of passages based on Grammar, vocabulary in context, and editing skills etc. You get a total of 80 minutes for the maths section in which you get 25 minutes for the non-calculator section and 55 minutes for the calculator allowed section.
• Essay (Optional) - You get one essay, Read a passage, and explain how the author makes a compelling point. You get a total 50 minutes for the essay section.

SAT Scoring

The SAT has two main sections — (EBRW) Reading and Writing, and Math. For each segment you can receive a scaled score of between 200 and 800 points, for a total of 1600 possible points on the SAT.

The scaled 200 to 800 score is converted from the raw score you receive on each segment. Their raw score is just the total number of questions that you answered correctly. Skipped or incorrect questions do not add from your raw ranking.

But how do those raw scores get scaled? It occurs by a method called equating: "Equating means that the performance is not influenced by the various aspects of the exam or by the skill level of the students you are being compared with. Equating allows comparisons to be made between test takers, who take different test editions through various administrations.

In other words, equating does not curve your score on the day you take the exam, compared to other test takers. To ensure that scaled scores reflect the same degree of skill over different test dates, equating controls for minor variations in different SAT dates.

A 600 on SAT Math in March, for example, has to reflect the same degree of capacity as a 600 on SAT Math in May. And if the May exam turns out to be tougher for students, the raw-score would be modified to the scaled-score estimate, so that a slightly lower raw score still earns a 600 scaled score.

GRE Preparation

In this section, we will go through the general steps that you need to take in order to get ready for the SAT, from registration to test day.

• Register for the SAT Test - You should register on the College Board website if you have not already registered for SAT. If you have not already registered you will need to build an account with them.
• Align yourself towards the overall SAT structure and format -Next, you'll need to align yourself to the overall test framework.
• Get familiar with the SAT's content - The various sections of SAT measure various aspects of your skills and abilities. In addition, the SAT has a specific style of asking questions that you may want to get closely acquainted with.
• Identify your weakness - When you feel generally focused towards the exam, you're supposed to find out what fields you're low in and set a benchmark. The best way to do that is to take a complete, timed test of practice.
• Set a goal for score - Set goal score once you have an idea of your baseline! You would want it to be something you can do effectively in the time frame you have to plan for the SAT.
• Make a schedule of your study - You'll want to make a research plan for yourself based on your target score and how much time you've before the exam. You'll obviously want to spend a reasonable amount of time training every week before you take the exam.

What is SAT's strong score and how much is it scored out of?
Of the 1600 strong score is 1250 +

How long would it take to receive SAT scores?
It takes about three weeks for the College Board to grade your test and publish your scores online after you take your SAT. The cycle will take 17-22 calendar days anywhere.

How long can I take the SAT exam again?
There's no limit on how much you can take the test. There are 4 test dates each year for SAT.

How do I register for SAT?
You will sign up for the SAT Exam online.