Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) is a standardized college admissions test in the United States taken be students seeking admission at undergraduate level in the USA. The SAT test evaluates the written, verbal and mathematical skills of the candidates.
It is a Paper and Pencil based standardized test. SAT is owned, published, and developed by the College Board, a private, non-profit organisation in the United States.
SAT takes three hours to finish, plus 50 minutes for the SAT with essay. There are 3 sections – Evidence – based reading and writing, Mathematics, and an essay.
Structure of the exam
| Sections | Number of questions | Question types | Time allotted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence – based reading and writing (Total marks – 800) | 52 | Reading test | 65 minutes |
| 44 | Written and language test | 35 minutes | |
| Mathematics (Total marks – 800) | 25 | No calculator | 25 minutes |
| 38 | Calculator | 55 minutes | |
| Essay(Optional and separate) | 01 | 1 evidence based essay | 50 minutes |