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SAT Exam 2013: Pattern and eligibility

by Manisha Verma

SAT exam is standardised entrance test mainly taken by those candidates who want to study in the USA. The exam score is mandatory for those students who want to take admission in undergraduate courses in USA. The exam has a standard format and is divided into three sections. The exam has a set pattern of questions, curriculum, conditions of admission, and scoring etc. The paper structure, scoring scheme and pattern is standard and known to all. The exam is generally held for the purpose of granting admission in the undergraduate courses across the US. The exam is really important and almost all the colleges acknowledge the SAT as an entrance exam. The score of the SAT exam will determine your admission in your desired college. This makes the exam very famous among aspirants who want to take admission in undergraduate programmes in US.

SAT exam pattern

The SAT exam is designed to assess the skills of thinking and logical reasoning of the candidates. These are the basic skills that you acquire in your schools, but are highly valued at the college level as well. The purpose of conducting this exam is to evaluate students for their writing, reading as well as mathematical skills.

The total duration of the exam is 3 hours and 45 minutes. The SAT exam is divided into SAT Reasoning Test and SAT subject based Test. If you want to take admission in any US college on the basis of SAT reasoning score, it is just not enough to secure a seat in US colleges. But on the other hand, some colleges also consider the score of the subjects based exam. In most of the cases when we say SAT exam, it meant to the SAT reasoning test.

SAT reasoning test:

Writing: This section has essay type question section and multiple choice type questions. The essay section has allocated the time of 25 minutes.

Critical Reading: The critical reading section is divided into three sub-sections. The questions asked in this section are based on either short passage reading or long passage reading. The questions are multiple choice based questions. These questions generally evaluate a student's writing skills.

Mathematics: Mathematics section also consists of three sections. The total time allotted to this section is 70 minutes.

Eligibility for SAT exam:Students can appear in this exam either after completion of their Class XII from a recognised Indian university or education board or they can also take this test while studying in Class XII or Class XI. The students should keep college deadlines in mind while appearing in the exam. The scores that are finally considered depends upon the fact that in which college you want to apply. Students can reappear for the exam, but this action is not fruitful if higher scores are not expected.

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    badtameezz dil
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    badtameezz dilWed, 15 May 2013 13:02:54 -0000

    yo yo honey singh…………….oeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!danishgrover73@gmail.comthis is ma id contact me for solutions,,,

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    rti shukla
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    rti shuklaWed, 15 May 2013 12:25:29 -0000

    sir, i have a question regarding sat paper. i have passed 12th in 2011 and i want to give sat test in 2014 .can i ? please clarify my question.

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    adaugo
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    adaugoSat, 11 May 2013 17:10:14 -0000

    I am from Nigeria and I want to sit for SAT exam ,how do I go about it?

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    lflowers
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    lflowersMon, 29 Apr 2013 06:32:30 -0000

    iam completed +2 and joined in btech 1st year and not interested to continue in that collage so i want to write exam can i elligible for this

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    moni_dollySun, 28 Apr 2013 19:11:54 -0000

    i m in final year bba,and my session will b completed on september,i want to know the exam dates,can i take admission after september????

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    AVINASHVANDANA
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    AVINASHVANDANAThu, 25 Apr 2013 11:00:31 -0000

    wht minimum mrks applying for sat

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    Vipanchith Reddy
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    Vipanchith ReddySun, 21 Apr 2013 06:07:15 -0000

    i hav got 76% in english in inter first year. i am thinking to give improvement exam in english in may. will i be eligible to appear sat if i do it so?

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    sheetal_bk
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    sheetal_bkSun, 21 Apr 2013 04:49:55 -0000

    Now I'm doing BE, can I eligible for SAT?
    Please help me……..

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    Dhanush_reddy_r
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    Dhanush_reddy_rFri, 05 Apr 2013 07:18:31 -0000

    I am willing to study abroad after my 12th is sat required plz reply me

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    cool_punkMon, 01 Apr 2013 06:36:36 -0000

    how to prepare for sat,when and which date this exam is held and what is the fees?

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    champ_bhamMon, 18 Mar 2013 17:25:50 -0000

    can i appear for sat after doing diploma in mechanical engg.?

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    fing_avinashMon, 18 Mar 2013 10:16:00 -0000

    Am giving final exam of +2(Science) from CBSE Board, India. Can I appear SAT exam 2013 and how can I get scholarship and marks require for scholarship.

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    deyruptanu102Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:08:22 -0000

    I am An Student of Bio-Science And Want To Study Medical Abroad Will I am Permitted To Entered In The Exam… and How Much Percentage is Needed For Eligibility For The Exam ?

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    chaudharybrothersTue, 05 Mar 2013 13:15:05 -0000

    i m a student of biology may i allowed to give the sat exam…

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    Akshath_21121996
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    Akshath_21121996Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:44:33 -0000

    I'm studying in class 10th and aspire for a good engineering career after class-XII but my English is not that much good but mathematics, physics and chemistry are my strengths. So, will SAT be a better option for me or not?

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    Chitraksh
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    ChitrakshTue, 26 Feb 2013 16:26:17 -0000

    Is taking the sat exam test important if I want to do law ??

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    bloothTue, 26 Feb 2013 09:58:51 -0000

    im in b.tech 1st year,can i apply for sat….???

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    gaganchughMon, 25 Feb 2013 09:45:27 -0000

    I am a graduate from Delhi University. Is it fruitful for me to apply for SAT or TOEFL is better.

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    goodfeelSun, 24 Feb 2013 15:08:30 -0000

    pls can you tell me what are the qualification of this exam. psychology students can apply to this exam.

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    aprajitabakshi
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    aprajitabakshiSun, 17 Feb 2013 13:38:20 -0000

    pls tell me tht wht subjects is needed for sat subject test…

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    amolkinger
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    Sun, 11 Nov 2012 17:18:24 -0000

    pls tell me what are dates for sat exam in 2013??

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    mpssengar
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    mpssengarSat, 20 Oct 2012 06:07:49 -0000

    Whether having a Passport is a per-requisite for appearing for SAT Exam.

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    virag008Mon, 20 Aug 2012 09:43:52 -0000

    is this test necessary for MSEE course in USA???? and if yes, so how many marks i have to get for scholarship????

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    archana rawatTue, 14 Aug 2012 08:58:23 -0000

    only maths is necessary for its test or other sub are also to be prepared?

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    ANSHUSUMAN
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    ANSHUSUMANTue, 26 Jun 2012 20:28:34 -0000

    how many % in12th exam for appear in sat test???

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    shahsapan83Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:27:24 -0000

    can you tell me which institute help me for preparation for SAT exam…..

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    anand kalvitThu, 12 Apr 2012 10:31:47 -0000

    is there any advantage 2 kvpy scholars , in SAT?
    i heard they need not appear 4 the levl 1 .??

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    TechnicalThu, 26 Jan 2012 07:32:59 -0000

    Please let me know, what is the age limit for SAT exam??

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    rravishThu, 19 Jan 2012 14:54:49 -0000

    pl let me the institutes which are coaching for sat I and II in chennai with ph no. please.

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    solar powerFri, 13 Jan 2012 13:52:39 -0000

    is SAT exam only related to maths subject or we can opt any other subjects relating to economics and commerce???

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