SATs: More Info

Why Take It?

Most colleges require the test for admissions and use it to award scholarships.

When Is It?

The SAT is given 7 times per year Get SAT Dates

How Long Is It?

3 hours, 45 minutes

How Is It Scored?

Critical Reading, Math and Writing sections (200-800 points/section)

How to Register?

CollegeBoard

SAT -- SECTION BY SECTION

Math

44 multiple-choice, 10 grid-in questions
70 minute section
Basic Arithmetic, Algebra I & II, Geometry

Critical Reading

67 multiple-choice questions
70 minute section
sentence completion and reading comprehension

Writing

49 multiple-choice questions and essay
60 minute section
Grammar, usage, and word choice