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SAT
SAT is an entrance exam used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions. The SAT is a multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test created and administered by the College Board.
The test has three broad sections: Reading/Writing, Mathematics, and an optional Essay.
The duration of the test is 3 hours and 50 minutes, excluding breaks. 2 breaks are allowed during the exam: one 10-minute long and another 5 minute long. The sequence of the sections can vary, and a candidate cannot jump across sections; a section needs to be completed fully before moving on. Candidates are not penalized for wrong responses.
SAT Syllabus
Reading
The reading section has questions related to reading passages, and each passage consists of 10-11 questions. There are 5 of them in total, and the length of the passages vary. The primary purpose of the section is to assess the candidate’s ability to understand and assimilate written text. The candidate is expected to know the meaning of words in context, along with associated variations in implied meanings and impact due to the exact word usage.
Candidates with long-standing reading habit usually perform well in this section, and getting the overall idea of the passage is paramount for scoring high. It is always a good idea to restate the whole idea of the passage in your own language/words, as it makes the elimination process easier. Answer choices can be confusing, and a candidate is expected to know why a particular answer is wrong among the choices given (not-stated assumption, opposite true, too specific/broad assertion etc.) It is generally a good idea to skim the passage once and get into the details only while answering a particular question as it might save some valuable time.
Writing
Writing section has 4 passages, with each passage associated with 10-11 questions. A candidate is expected to spot errors, rephrase marked/highlighted sentences with better alternatives etc. Main focal point revolves around the usage and understanding of grammar.
As in reading, smart work is required to ace the section, especially given the fact that the correct answer needs to be marked in less than a minute. It is a good idea to read only the relevant parts of the passage, rather than focusing on getting into the details. Smart eliminating of choices is also a good-to-have skill, and the right answer is usually the most relevant choice within the context. Brushing up on punctuation rules is also a good idea, as some questions can be eliminated purely on the basis of incorrect punctuation use. Understanding of connecting words can also come in handy, especially to delineate and establish relationships between ideas. ‘However’, ‘Therefore’, ‘Afterwards’ etc. have usage which varies and signals different transitions among sentences.
Mathematics
This section is 80 minutes long and has 58 questions. It has a couple of basic sub-sections: a 25-minute section (no calculator) and a 55-minute section (calculator allowed). Here is the link to the calculator policy for SAT, in case you were curious. Math questions involve knowledge of subject areas such as arithmetic, geometry, algebra, statistics and probability. It also involves data interpretation from tables/graphs and problem-solving.
For Mathematics, it is usually a good idea to identify your areas of improvement early on (insufficient grasp of fundamentals, or skewed time management etc). Once you zero-in on a deficiency, it is advisable to devise a laser-focused strategy to strengthen the deficiency.
Practice is of paramount importance, and a log of the mistakes can do wonders for your test score. If you want to score a perfect score (stereotypes of Indian nerdiness at Math notwithstanding), you should have a good grasp of all possible content along with good time-management skills. Moreover, many candidates make careless mistakes which drag down the overall score dramatically.
Essay (Optional)
The time allotted for this task is 50 minutes, and it is meant to assess your understanding of the given data/case and the quality of your writing. 650-700 is the expected length of the essay, and the candidate should take a stance on the issue at hand. However, expounding on personal opinions is not expected and the purview is limited to the given data. Precise language in a logical and consistent manner fetches good marks.
Listening
- There are a total of 40 questions in the listening module.
- The recording for the listening module is played for 30 to 35 minutes.
- At the end of the recording, the candidate gets 10 minutes to transfer answers on an answer sheet provided before the commencement of the module.
- The recording is played only once.
- The module has multiple-choice, sentence completion, short answer, and table/ chart based questions
Reading
- There are a total of 40 questions in the reading module as well.
- The candidate gets 60 minutes to answer these questions.
- The module has multiple choice, fill in the blanks, summary completion, True/False/Not Given, Yes/No/Not given, matching lists or endings, choosing a heading, and labeling a diagram, etcetera.
- No transfer time is given at the end of the reading module to transfer the answers to the answer sheet.
Writing
- There are two tasks in the writing module.
- The time allotted for attempting the writing module is 60 minutes.
- Task 1 is a report writing for the academic version while a student has to write a letter for general training version.
- Task 2 is an essay for both the versions.
Speaking
- There are three parts to the speaking module.
- The duration of the oral interview is 11-14 minutes.
- The speaking module consists of one-on-one interaction with an examiner.
- The first part consists of introductory questions; the second part consists of a cue card, while the third part consists of topic-specific discussion.
SAT results validity period
The SAT score is valid for a period of 5 years, from the day of the declaration of your SAT Results.
