WHAT IS THE SAT USED FOR?
The SAT is used primarily for:
Scholarship applications to undergraduate programs
Admissions to colleges and universities in the US, Canada and in other countries.
EXAM DATES
October, December, March, May, June and August
EXAM COMPONENTS
Evidence Based Reading
Language and Writing
Maths
SCORING
Scores are reported in a detailed format to reflect a number of skills and competences but generally, the math and reading & writing sections are scored on a scale of 400 – 800 given a maximum total of 1,600 while the essay is graded on a scale of 0-12.
EXAM DURATION
Evidence-Based Reading – 65 minutes (52 questions)
Writing & Language Test – 35 minutes (44 questions)
Math – No Calculator – 25 minutes (20 questions)
Math – Calculator – 55 minutes ( 38 questions)
SCORE REPORTING
College Board releases scores after about two weeks from the date of the exams.
More information: collegeboard.org