SCHOLASTIC APTITUDE TEST
The SAT (technically known as the SAT I) is a general test of verbal and quantitative reasoning accepted for U. S. college admissions. The test is required for admission to undergraduate programs of most US universities. Many universities also require you to take SAT-II tests.
SAT-I : Reasoning Test
The SAT-I is a three hour, primarily multiple-choice test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities that develop over time. Most colleges require SAT-I scores for admission.
The SAT-I is a three hour, primarily multiple-choice test that measures verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities that develop over time. Most colleges require SAT-I scores for admission.
SAT-II : Subject Tests
The SAT-II subject tests are one hour, primarily multiple-choice tests that measure your knowledge of particular subjects and your ability to apply that knowledge. Many universities may require you to take this along with SAT-I.
The SAT-II subject tests are one hour, primarily multiple-choice tests that measure your knowledge of particular subjects and your ability to apply that knowledge. Many universities may require you to take this along with SAT-I.
The SAT is developed and administered by the US-based "College Entrance Examination Board". This implies that Collegeboard sets the questions, conducts the test, and sends each examinee the score report.
In India, SAT is conducted at the following cities: Bangalore, Calcutta, Cochin, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kodaikanal, Mumbai, Mussoorie, New Delhi, and Pune.
SAT is held about 6-7 times a year. The 2003-2004 testing calendar is displayed here.
| Test Date | Tests | Registration Deadline |
| October 9, 2004 | SAT and Subject Tests | September 7, 2004 |
| November 6, 2004 | SAT and Subject Tests | October 1, 2004 |
| December 4, 2004 | SAT and Subject Tests | October 29, 2004 |
| January 22, 2005 | SAT and Subject Tests | December 20, 2004 |
| May 7, 2005 New SAT | SAT and Subject Tests | March 25, 2005 |
| June 4, 2005 New SAT | SAT and Subject Tests | April 29, 2005 |
Anyone and everyone interested is eligible for taking the SAT. The SAT test scores are valid for Five years, i.e., most universities accept scores up to five years old.
Test fees for SAT for Indian students:
SAT FEE
| SAT Reasoning Test Fee | $29.50 |
| International processing fee | $20.00 |
| Security surcharge to test in India & Pakistan | $20.00 |
| Total Amount | $ 69.50 |
| Late registration fee (If registering late, add this amount) | $20.00 |
SAT Subject Tests
| Registration Fee | $17.00 |
| International processing fee | $20.00 |
| Security surcharge to test in India & Pakistan | $20.00 |
| Writing Test (If taken) | $17.00 |
| Language Tests with Listening (If taken) | $ 18.00 |
| All other Subject Tests (per subject) | $ 8.00 each |
| Others | |
| Late registration fee (If registering late, add this amount) | $20.00 |
Mode of payment:
1. Credit Card - Visa, Mastercard or American Express
2. Bank Draft (Dollar Draft, not Indian Rupees)
3. Check Drawn on a U.S. Bank
4. United States Postal Service Money Order
5. International Money Order
6. UNESCO Coupon
7. Postal Reply Coupon
2. Bank Draft (Dollar Draft, not Indian Rupees)
3. Check Drawn on a U.S. Bank
4. United States Postal Service Money Order
5. International Money Order
6. UNESCO Coupon
7. Postal Reply Coupon
There are three common ways of registering for SAT: |
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SAT-I
The SAT-I is a three hour exam, divided into seven sections. The following table gives out the format of the SAT-I :
| Section | Type of Question | Total Questions | Timing |
| Verbal | Sentence Completion - 10 questions Analogy Questions - 13 questions Critical Reading - 12 questions | 35 questions | 30 minutes |
| Verbal | Sentence Completion - 9 questions Analogy Questions - 6 questions Critical Reading - 15 questions | 30 questions | 30 minutes |
| Verbal | Critical reading questions on paired passages | 13 questions | 15 minutes |
| Mathematics | Multiple Choice - 25 | 25 questions | 30 minutes |
| Mathematics | Quantitative Comparisons - 15 Student-produced-response Questions - 10 | 25 questions | 30 minutes |
| Mathematics | Multiple Choice Questions - 10 | 10 questions | 15 minutes |
| Experimental | Either verbal or Mathematics section | varies | 30 minutes |
| Total | 138 + | 3 hours |
| SAT-II: Subject Tests |
Writing, Literature, American History and Social Studies, World History, Math IC, Math IIC, Biology, Biology E/M, Chemistry, Physics, Chinese Listening, French Reading, French Listening, German Reading, German Listening, Modern Hebrew, Italian, Japanese Listening, Korean Listening, Latin, Spanish Listening, Spanish Reading, English Language Proficiency
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Collegeboard has the provision of reporting your SAT scores to a maximum of four universities of your choice, the cost of which is built into the SAT fee you pay. You have to mention the universities to which you want to send the scores in the SAT application form. This implies that even before taking the SAT, you need to do some homework on which universities you’re finally going to apply, based on the score that you expect to attain. For reporting to each additional university, the Collegeboard charges you $6.50 (approx. Rs. 280), payable by an international credit card or a dollar denominated draft.
The SAT results comprise three different scores : a total score (400-1600), a separate score for Verbal section (200-800) and a separate score for Mathematics section (200-800).
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