The SAT is a standardized test for college admissions in the United States. It measures high school students critical thinking, mathematical reasoning, and writing skills.

SAT originally stood for Scholastic Aptitude Test, then later Scholastic Assessment Test. Today, the SAT does not stand for anything.

The College Board, a non-profit organization, develops and administers the SAT.

The SAT is offered several times yearly, typically in the fall, winter, and spring. The College Board’s website provides dates and registration deadlines.

The SAT consists of three sections: Reading, Writing and Language, and Math. The sections are scored on a scale of 200-800, with a total possible score of 1600.

The SAT is scored on a scale of 200-800 for each section, and the essay is scored separately on a scale of 2-8.

Preparing for the SAT involves studying the test’s content and format and practicing with sample questions and full-length practice tests. Many resources, including study guides, online courses, and tutoring services, are available to help students prepare.

You can register for the SAT on the College Board’s website. You must create an account, provide personal information, choose a test date and location, and pay the registration fee.

SAT scores are typically released about two weeks after the test date.

A super score is the highest score from each section of the SAT that a student has achieved across multiple test dates. Some colleges and universities will use a student’s super score when evaluating their application.

Colleges and universities use SAT scores as one factor in the admissions process, along with other factors such as GPA, extracurricular activities, and personal essays.

Yes, accommodations are available for students with disabilities. Students must apply for accommodations through the College Board’s Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) program.

Ivy League schools typically expect scores in the range of 1450-1600, with the average score being around 1500.

Most students take the SAT 2-3 times, but there is no limit to how many times they can take the test.

The SAT percentile rank shows how well a student performed compared to other test-takers. For example, a score in the 75th percentile means the student scored better than 75% of all test-takers.

Many scholarships have specific SAT score requirements, but a score of 1200 or above is generally considered competitive.

Most students take the SAT during their junior year of high school, but you can take the test as early as your sophomore year or as late as your senior year.

Yes, you can change your SAT test center or test date, but there may be a fee.

Yes, you can cancel your SAT scores before seeing them, but there may be a fee.

The SAT registration deadline varies depending on the test date, but it is usually about a month before the test.

The SAT fee is $55 without the essay section and $70 with the essay section. Additional fees may apply for late registration, changing test centers, or other services.

A good SAT score is generally considered a score above 1200, but what is considered a good score depends on the individual student and the colleges they are applying to.

You can send your SAT scores to colleges through your College Board account, either when you register for the test or after you receive your scores.

To register for the SAT, you can sign up online through the College Board website or by mail with a paper registration form.

Yes, you can get a refund of your SAT registration fee if you don’t take the test, but you must cancel your registration before the test date.

The SAT curve refers to how test scores are adjusted to account for differences in difficulty between different test versions.

SAT scores are typically released about two weeks after the test date.

After receiving your scores, you can send your SAT scores to colleges when you register for the test or through your College Board account. You can send up to four score reports for free; additional reports may require a fee.

You can only change your SAT test center on test day if there is a significant issue or emergency.

SAT scores are typically released about 2-3 weeks after the test date.

You can check a college’s website or admission requirements to see if they require or recommend SAT scores.

It is recommended that you take the SAT in the spring of your junior year of high school or the fall of your senior year.

The SAT registration deadline is typically about a month before the test date.

You can change your SAT center or test date, but additional fees and deadlines may exist.

You can cancel your SAT score within a few days after the test date, but there may be a fee, and the cancellation will be noted on your score report.

The SAT center code is a unique identifier the College Board assigns to each test center.

Yes, you can change your SAT date for a fee up until the registration deadline.

The SAT waitlist is a program that allows you to take the test on a standby basis if there are no available seats on your preferred test date.

The SAT accommodation policy provides accommodations for students with disabilities, such as extended time, extra breaks, and a quiet testing environment.

The SAT score choice policy allows you to choose which SAT scores to send to colleges rather than sending all of your scores.

Yes, a calculator is allowed on all sections of the SAT.