SAT Full Form

SAT full form is the Scholastic Assessment Test. It is conducted to test the verbal and quantitative skills of the students by US college admission. SAT examination is taken to select students who want to take admission to UG programs in the USA.

What is the Full form of SAT?

As mentioned above the full form of SAT is Scholastic Assessment Test. SAT is conducted to test the skills of students which they learned from their schooling such as numeracy, verbal, writing skills, and quantitative skills. For taking admission to US colleges and universities the students are mandated to appear in SAT. The examination is conducted by the organization named College Board. The SAT in India is held seven times a year in the months of August, October, November, December, March, May and June

Overview of SAT

 History of SAT

The first SAT was created by Brigham in 1926. He along with his team combined a total of 9 different subjects for SAT which consists of 315 questions and the time duration was 90 min.

Benefits of SAT

The following are the benefits of SAT examination

·   Provides the opportunity to apply to multiple universities

·   Provides Global Access

·   SAT scores are also eligible in Indian colleges/ universities

·   There is no negative marking

·   There is no limit for appearing in the examination

·   Good scores provide scholarships also

Indian colleges accepting SAT scores

Candidates who are not able to afford to study abroad can also apply to Indian colleges accepting SAT scores. Candidates securing 1350 out of 1600 scores can get admission to a university affiliated with Indian Global Higher Education Alliance. In India, there are currently 20 + colleges/ universities accepting SAT scores

 SAT Eligibility criteria  

The candidates planning to appear for SAT must go through the following eligibility criteria

• 19 & below age candidates are eligible
• No restriction on appearing in SAT
• Their schooling should be completed

 Pattern for SAT

• It consists of total 3 tests
• Conducted for 3 hours
• Questions are based on Multiple Choice
• In some math questions, the candidates may have to writeen in descriptive manner
• No Negative Marking

The following is the SAT pattern:

 Syllabus for SAT

Every candidate should carefully go through the syllabus in order to score well in the examination. The SAT questions are based on skills/ knowledge gained during schooling. The following is the list of subjects from which questions will be prepared for SAT on the basis of tests.

·   Test1 – Writing and Knowledge

Social Science, Commerce, Humanities and Science  

·   Test2 – Math

Data Analysis, advanced math, algebra and problem-solving

·   Test3- Reading

Chemistry, Biology, Physics, world literature, social science/sociology/psychology/ economics

How to apply for SAT? 

Below are the mentioned steps by which you can apply for SAT

·   By online

1.   Go through the official website of the College Board

2.   Create a new account

3.   Provide all the details required

4.   Upload all the documents and your photograph

5.   Pay the application fee

·   By mail

1.   Go through the guide for student registration

2.   You will find the registration form

3.   Fill out all the information required

4.   Make fee payment and attach the demand draft

How to check SAT scores?

1.   Visit the official website

2.   Login with your ID and password

3.   Click My Organiser’ section

4.   Select My SAT scores

5.   The scorecard will be displayed  

Application/test fee for SAT 

• SAT- $55 (INR- 4,549)
• SAT (Indian students) - $49 (INR- 4,053)

 Additional fees for SAT registration

• Test Centre Fee - $24 (INR- 1,985)
• Change Test Centre- $25 (INR- 2,068)
• Cancel Registration- $25 (INR- 2,068)
• Cancel Registration Late - $35 (INR- 2,895)
• Waitlist - $53 (INR- 4,384)

*Prices are subject to change as per exchange currency pricing

How to prepare for SAT?

Below are some mentioned tips which candidates can follow to get good scores in SAT examination

·   Go through SAT exam pattern and syllabus properly

·   Make an effective study plan

·   Practice SAT previous tests

·   Prepare short notes

·   Work on your speed and knowledge