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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

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

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 an international competitive exam that is accepted by most US universities and colleges for admissions to bachelor programmes. Many colleges and universities use the SAT as one of the indicators to admit students. SAT scores are also helpful in securing a scholarship. While most universities accept SAT-I scores, there are many universities that also require you to take the SAT-II.Anyone who has completed his/her 12 years of schooling from any recognized Indian board or university can take SAT Reasoning Test or SAT Subject Tests or both. There are no criteria of minimum marks for appearing in any SAT. The SAT scores are valid for five years, most universities/ colleges accept scores up to five years old, but it is always better if scores are not older than 2 years.

SAT facts

The SAT is offered seven times a year in the United States and six times at international sites. The test:

Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 20000, with two writing subscores for multiple-choice and the essay. The SAT includes a Critical Reading, Math, and writing section, with a specific number of questions related to content.

In addition, there is one 25-minute unscored section, known as the variable or equating section. This unscored section may be a critical reading, math, or writing multiple-choice section. This unscored section does not count toward the final score, but is used to try out new questions for future editions of the SAT and to ensure that scores on new editions of the SAT are comparable to scores on earlier editions of the test.

The 25-minute essay will always be the first section of the SAT, and the 10-minute multiple-choice writing section will always be the final section. The remaining six 25-minute sections can appear in any order, as can the two 20-minute sections. Test takers sitting next to each other in the same testing session may have test books with entirely different sections.

The SAT is developed and administered by the US-based College Entrance Examination Board. This implies that College Board sets the questions, conducts the test, and sends each examinee the score report. In India, SAT is conducted at Bangalore, Calcutta, Cochin, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kodaikanal, Mumbai, Mussoorie and New Delhi.

International registration dates and deadlines

2009-10 Test Dates	Test	International Registration Deadlines
2009-10 Test Dates	Test	Early (international only)	Regular
October 10, 2009	SAT & Subject Tests	August 19, 2009	September 9, 2009
November 7, 2009	SAT & Subject Tests	September 16, 2009	October 1, 2009
December 5, 2009	SAT & Subject Tests	October 14, 2009	October 31, 2009
January 23, 2010	SAT & Subject Tests	December 2, 2009	December 23, 2009
May 1, 2010	SAT & Subject Tests	March 10, 2010	March 31, 2010*
June 5, 2010	SAT & Subject Tests	April 14, 2010	May 5, 2010*

Students must register in advance for the SAT to ensure that the correct materials are waiting for them at the test center. With registration, each student receives:

Registration is easy. Help your students choose the best registration method:

Online registration is the fastest, most accurate method. It gives immediate confirmation of the test center seat and access to an online Admission Ticket for corrections and reprinting.

Mail registration is sometimes required. Students who provide an email address on the form will receive tickets by email only. Paper registrants who do not provide an email address or who indicate on the form that they want to receive a paper ticket as well will continue to receive an Admission Ticket in the mail.

Phone registration is offered for retaking the test. A fee applies. Only students who have a previous registration in the system can register by phone.

Is the new SAT Harder?

No, the new SAT will be designed so that a student who could score a 500 on the math section (for example) of the current SAT could score a 500 on the math section of the new test.

97% of college-bound students complete 3 years of math so the test will more closely measure the math they are already studying.

Extensive field trials confirmed that students are taking more upper level math, which is why the overall difficulty of the test is not affected.

While the test is longer, field trials also confirmed that the increased length of the test has no impact on the student’s scores.