SAT coaching in Bhopal: SAT or Scholastic Assessment Test is a standardized test which is accepted in the USA for college admissions. SAT is required when an individual is planning to study an undergraduate program in any US university. In addition to the SAT, some universities ask candidates to take the SAT-II test or Subject SAT test. SAT is also required by universities and colleges in Canada. SAT comprises of three sections, namely, critical reading, mathematics and writing.
Purpose of Examination SAT is used by colleges and universities to evaluate the potential understanding of the applicants for advanced study in their chosen fields. It also helps in knowing whether the candidate ready for college or not.
SAT Test Format
Section | Duration | Subsections | Questions | Score Range |
Math | 80 minutes | Calculator allowed for 37 questions Calculator not allowed for 20 questions | · Problem- solving and data analysis‘ · The Heart of Algebra’ · ‘Passport to Advanced Math’ | 200-800 |
Reading | 65 minutes | Total 52 questions | words) | 200-800 (combined with Writing section) |
Writing Language | 35 minutes | Total 44 questions | Tests ‘Expression of Ideas’ and ‘Standard English Conventions’ through passages related to Careers, History/Social Studies, Humanities and Science · All questions from extended prose (400-450 words) | 200-800 (combined with Reading section) |
Essay (optional) | 50 minutes | One 50 minutes optional essay | This section requires students to evaluate an argument through analysis of evidence | not scored |
Total | 3 hours (with optional 50 minutes) | 154 questions | – | 1600 |