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What is the SAT?
How can I register for the SAT?
What is the range of possible SAT scores?
What are average SAT scores?
Upcoming SAT exam dates and deadlines
What is the SAT?
The
SAT is a standardized paper-and-pencil test administered by The
College Board that measures your critical thinking skills. It
tests your ability to analyze and solve problems in math,
critical reading, and writing.
The
SAT is 3 hours and 45 minutes long and is divided into the
following sections:
|
Section |
Length |
Question Types |
# of Questions |
|
Critical Reading
|
·
Two 25-minute
sections
· One 10-minute
section |
·
Sentence
Completion
· Reading
Comprehension |
· 19
· 48 |
|
Math
|
·
Two 25-minute
sections
· One 10-minute
section |
·
Multiple
Choice
· Grid-Ins |
· 44
· 10 |
|
Writing
|
·
One 25-minute
section
· One 10-minute
section
· One 25-minute
essay |
·
Identifying
Sentence
Errors
· Improving
Sentences
· Improving
Paragraphs |
· 18
· 25
· 6 |
|
Experimental
|
One 25-minute section |
·
Can be
Critical
Reading, Math,
or Writing
· Does not
count toward
score |
Varies |
How can I register
for the SAT?
Register online at
collegeboard.com or by calling
1-866-756-7346.
What is
the range of possible SAT scores?
Each
section is scored from 200-800 each, giving a total range of
600-2400 points. The essay is scored from 0-12, which is
included as 1/4 of the total Writing score.
What are average SAT
scores?
|
Section |
Average Score for the
Class of 2006^ |
|
Writing
|
497 |
|
Critical Reading
|
503 |
|
Math
|
518 |
|
Essay
|
7.2 (out of 12) |
Upcoming SAT
exam dates and deadlines
Although the
exam is administered several times a year, most high school
students take the SAT in the spring of their junior year and/or
the fall of their senior year. Registration deadlines tend to
fall approximately five weeks before each test date.
Upcoming dates,
plus registration deadlines, are listed below:
|
Exam Date |
Registration Deadline |
Late Registration
Period
(late fee applies) |
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Jan. 27, 2007 |
Dec. 20, 2006 |
Dec. 21-Jan. 4, 2007 |
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March 10, 2007 |
Feb. 2, 2007 |
Feb. 3-14, 2007 |
|
May 5, 2007 |
April 3, 2007 |
April 3-April 11, 2007 |
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June 2, 2007 |
April 27, 2007 |
April 28-May 9, 2007 |
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