The SAT is a standardized test widely used for college admissions in the United States. Introduced in 1926, its name and scoring have changed several times; originally called the Scholastic Aptitude Test, it was later called the Scholastic Assessment Test, then the SAT I: Reasoning Test, then the SAT Reasoning Test, and now, simply the SAT. The College Board states that the SAT measures literacy and writing skills that are needed for academic success in college. They state that the SAT assesses how well the test takers analyze and solve problems—skills they learned in school that they will need in college. The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors, or 10+2 students.
The SAT has undergone significant changes, moving from the traditional paper-and-pencil format to a fully digital and adaptive test. This transformation aims to make the test more efficient and tailored to each student's abilities, ensuring a more accurate assessment of their skills. Here's everything you need to know about the new digital SAT.
One of the most important features of the new SAT is its adaptive scoring mechanism. The test is divided into two sections: Reading & Writing and Math. Each section is further split into two modules.
It's important to note that the College Board does not disclose whether a student took the higher or lower second module. The final score report reflects the student's performance but doesn't reveal which path was taken during the test.
The new digital SAT is shorter and more streamlined compared to the previous versions. It takes 2 hours and 14 minutes for students testing with standard time. Here’s a breakdown of the test structure:
Break: After completing the Reading & Writing section, students have a 10-minute break before starting the Math section.
The New Digital SAT Reading & Writing
The New Digital SAT Math
Additional Information
Both the Reading & Writing and Math sections are scored on a 200-800 point scale. The total score for the SAT, therefore, remains on the 400-1600 point scale, just like the previous versions of the test.
Eligibility:
Indian students who have completed their 12 years of school education successfully from any recognized Indian board or university can take SAT for admission in the different streams available at various American colleges.
There is no criteria of minimum marks etc. for appearing in the SAT Reasoning Test or SAT Subject Tests, but several colleges need a good SAT score along with a good academic record. Besides that, colleges conducts their own tests, like Essay Writing, Personality Test etc and also ask for Curriculum Vitae and recommendations from teacher etc. A well written CV (Curriculum Vitae) reflecting with a lot of clarity the aspirant's competence and alignment with his or her future goals may be of great help. Some colleges will also need you to submit a TOEFL score.
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