SAT Test

The letters SAT stand for 'Scholastic Aptitude Test'. SAT is part of the entrance requirements for almost all American undergraduate colleges. Some require only SAT-I, which is a test of your verbal and math skills. Others, usually the higher-ranking colleges, require both SAT-I and SAT-II. SAT-II are subject tests; you usually take two or three of these: international students most frequently choose from Math (level I or II), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Literature, and French. You should always check the requirements of the colleges to which you want to apply.

Who administers the SAT?
The SAT is developed and administered by the US-based "College Entrance Examination Board". This implies that Collegeboard sets the questions, conducts the test, and sends each examinee the score report.

When do I take the SAT test?
Ideally you should take SAT-I towards the end of grade XI or the beginning of grade XII. You need to complete your testing before you send your applications. Again, check the college deadlines. Plan well ahead in case you need to repeat the tests. If you try to take the tests too soon - just after grade X - you normally do not do so well. SAT-I scores improve with increasing maturity!

What is a good SAT score?
A good score is any score that gets you into the college of your choice! A SAT score is not an absolute value. It is a scaled score to indicate your performance in comparison with that of the other 2 million students who take this test every year. Your scores can go up and down according to how you feel on the day of the test or how well you have prepared. That said, on a total score of 2400 (800 critical reading, 800 math, 800 writing) a score of 1650-1800 is adequate for many colleges. A score of 1800-2100 is good, and a score above 2100 should ensure that you have no problems for admission.

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