The Scholastic Aptitude Test or SAT consists of two tests - SAT I and SAT II.
SAT I is a three-hour test, primarily multiple choice, that tests your verbal and mathematical reasoning abilities.
SAT II is a one-hour, multiple choice tests in specific subjects. Many colleges require or recommend one or more subject tests for admission. While most colleges expect applicants to take the SAT, there are a few colleges where a SAT score is not mandatory.
You can register by mail using the form in the SAT bulletin or check the site http:www.collegeboard.org for more information on registering or write to:
The College Board SAT Program
Princeton, NJ 08541
USA
TIPS
- Knowing how the scoring is done helps. One point for a correct answer: and lose a fraction of a point for a wrong one, except on the student-produced response questions in the math section (no points are deducted for wrong answers).
- Answer the easy questions first. You earn just as many points for easy questions as you do for the hard ones. Return to the hard ones once you are through.
- Don’t skip questions. Also, don’t worry if you can’t answer every question. You don't have to answer every question correctly to get a good score.
In SAT I: Reasoning Test, you can get an average score by just answering about half the questions correctly (and omitting the remaining questions). Omit only those questions that you
For more detail: www.sat.org
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