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SAT Exam Pattern 2023


The test has three broad sections: Reading/Writing, Mathematics, and an optional Essay. The test is organized as follows :-

Component Durations No. of Questions/Tasks Score Range

Reading Test

65 minutes

52

Evidence-based Reading & Writing score
200 to 800

Break

10 minutes

Writing and Language Test

35 minutes

44

Maths (No Calculator)

25 minutes

20 (5 Grid-in)

Maths score
200 to 800

Maths (Calculator)

55 minutes

38 (8 Grid-in)

Total

180 (230 with Essay)

154 (155 with essay)

800-2400



Component Details

Exam Mode

Offline i.e. Pen & Paper-Based Test

Exam Duration

3 Hours i.e. 180 Minutes

Language of paper

English

Questions Type

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Topics

Reading, Writing and Mathematics

Total Number of Questions

154 Questions

Negative Marking

No

Score Range

400 to 1600

The duration of the test is 3 hours and 15 minutes, including breaks. 2 breaks are allowed during the exam :- one is 10-minutes long and anotherone is 5 minutes long. No negative marking for incorrect answers, therefore there is no advantage of leaving any question blank. The sequence of the sections can vary and a candidate cannot jump across sections,
a section needs to be completed fully before moving on. In SAT, the total score ranges from 800 to 2400. This score is the sum of Reading, Writing and Math section. Candidates need to score more than 1400 to increase your chances in the top 50 colleges.

SAT Subject Test Exam Pattern

Since June 2021 the college board has stopped conducting subject tests for SAT. Any update in the future regarding the subject tests will be reflected on the page shortly afterwards.

Early, the SAT subject test conducted by the College Board on individual subjects for admission, course placement and course selection. The SAT Subject Test evaluates the knowledge of candidates in specific subjects. The exam pattern for SAT Subject Test is for a total of 60 mins and candidates can opt from the 20 subjects available for candidates to choose from. Candidates are graded on a scale of 800 points. The subjects available are as follows.

Subject Names Subject Names

Germa

Italian

Physics

Spanish

French

Modern Hebrew

Korean with Listening

French with Listening

Chinese with Listening

Spanish with Listening

Japanese with Listening

German with Listening

World History

Literature

Biology

US History

Chemistry

Latin

Math I

Math II

SAT FAQs

What is the SAT?

SAT is a Scholastic Assessment Test used for college admissions in the United States and across the world.

What is SAT Digital?

The new digital SAT exam will include some significant changes that will affect how students prepare for and take the test. The digital SAT will be computer-adaptive, which means that the difficulty level of questions in subsequent sections will be determined by your performance in the first section. If you do well in the first section, the second section's questions will be more difficult.

Who administered the SAT?

SAT is administered by the College Board and is required to be taken by students seeking admission to undergraduate schools.

When is the College Board launching the Digital SAT?

The College Board will transition into the digital SAT at international test centers in March of 2023 and at U.S. schools and test centers in spring of 2024. The Digital PSAT for international students will begin in the fall of 2023.

What is the purpose of the SAT?

The SAT is a globally recognized college admission test, administered by the College Board, that lets high school students show colleges what they know and how well they can apply that knowledge. The SAT is a standardized test that assesses reading, writing, math, and vocabulary.

Will the paper and pencil SAT still be available alongside the digital version?

No, the College Board is making a clean shift from the pencil and paper-based SAT to the digital. Hence, once the Digital SAT gets launched, it will discontinue the pencil and paper-based test except for the student who tests with accommodations that need the pencil and paper-based test.

From where student can register for the SAT?

For Registration students can visit this section- Registration in our page.

Can I now take the SAT Online?

The College Board announced on January 25, 2022, that the SAT would undergo significant changes, including becoming a computer-based test rather than a pencil-and-paper test.

What happens if I have problems with my device or internet connectivity on the test day?

The Digital SAT application created by the College Board is designed to overcome the internet outages. If you lose connectivity during the test, you will still be able to progress through the test without any interruption as your work will get saved. Thus, you do not lose any testing time at all!

How many times is the SAT exam offered in a year?

College Board SAT is conducted 7 times annually depending upon the region and is held at least 5 times a year in most countries.

How or on what will I take the digital SAT?

You can use a laptop or a tablet to take the SAT exam. You can even borrow a device from the College Board to take the SAT. Before the exam, you have to download and install the custom-built digital exam application that would facilitate the test.

How is the test proctored?

The test coordinator, proctors, and monitors at the test center will use the Test Day Toolkit to start the test, monitor testing, and complete other critical tasks. They can access it on any device that connects to the internet.

What is the structure of the SAT test?

The SAT test has 4 sections- Reading, Writing and Language, Math (no calculator), and Math (with the calculator).

Which calculator can be used in the Digital SAT?

Graphing calculators can be used on the Digital SAT. You can either bring your own calculator or use one that's embedded into the digital exam, which experts say reduces test day barriers. The graphing calculators are more powerful and they make your work easier in the graph questions especially.

When student receive their online score reports?

Student receives their online score reports in two to three weeks after the test was conducted.

Is there any negative marking in the SAT test?

No, there is no negative marking in the SAT test. The scores are calculated on the number of questions answered correctly.

How is the Digital SAT scored?

The digital SAT is still scored on a 1600 scale, and both the instructors and students can continue to monitor progress across the suite over time. The scores on the SAT will means the same thing as that on the digital SAT, this means a score of 1200 on the digital SAT corresponds to a score of 1200 on the paper and pencil SAT.

Which devices can I use?

You can take the digital SAT using the digital SAT Suite on a laptop or tablet. It can be a personal device or a school-issues device. You can even request the college board to issue you a device considering you location, time, and other parameters.

What is the ACT?

The ACT is a standardized test used for Undergrad admissions in the United States and in many other countries. The purpose of the ACT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. ACT has four tests, English, Mathematics, Reading, Science and an optional writing test. In India, ACT is a computer based test.

How Many Times Can I Take the SAT?

You could take the SAT as many times as possible, but that will not be advisable. You can go ahead and retake the SAT as far as three times maximum. Usually, colleges take the highest score for admission purposes. Now that you have super score to help you, take advantage of it. SAT is administered 4 months every year here in India-March, May, October, and December. College Board has included a test date in August as anticipated test date

When to book SAT Test Dates?

It is generally suggested to choose the exam date 3 to 4 months prior to the application deadline to avoid any last minute dilemmas. Select a test date, and get the registration done as soon as you can as late registration results in an additional fee.

What is the registration fee for the Digital SAT 2023?

The Digital SAT exam fee is $60 plus a non-US charge.