SAT

Introduction:

The SAT (pronounced "S-A-T") Reasoning Test (offcial website of SAT Test (http://adf.ly/1dP78i) , previously known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test or the Scholastic Assessment Test, is a sort of standardized test that is normally conducted by colleges and universities in the United States (US) to assist in the selection of new students. In United States., the SAT is controlled by the private College Board, and is established, published, as well as scored by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).

SAT test in Pakistan is generally conducted to tests the candidate’s knowledge of subjects that are essential for college success: reading, writing, as well as mathematics. The SAT evaluates the critical thinking abilities which the candidates required for academic success in college and abilities that students learned in high school.

SAT is an internationally known as the standardized test that is used to make the university admission decisions. This test is offered in all over the world. Most of the students take the SAT during their first year of A-levels.

Nearly all major undergraduate programs needs the candidates to take SAT. Few programs particularly pre medical and pre engineering programs, needs the candidates to take subject tests also.

Importance of the SAT Test:

• Good Score is must for the candidates applying in foreign universities.
• Good score can assist the candidates in earning scholarships and financial aid in domestic and foreign universities.
• It is a extensively held belief as well as our experience also indicates that if the candidate do well on SAT then he or she will also do well on the aptitude tests of domestic universities.

The SAT test is the most extensively used college admissions test, a dissimilarity that it has held for more than seven eras. The SAT is conducted by more than two million candidates annually and is accepted by virtually all colleges and universities as well.The SAT measures knowledge of subjects that are teaches in the classroom, comprising of reading, writing, and math, as well as how well you can give that knowledge outside of the classroom. The SAT assist the colleges get to know you better by providing them insight into how you think, solve the problems, and how you communicate with others.The SAT tells the students how well they use the abilities and knowledge they have accomplished in and outside of the classroom involving how they think, solve problems, and communicate with others. The SAT is undoubtedly a significant resource for colleges. It is also considered as one of the best predictors of how well aspirants will do in college.

Types of SAT Test:

There are 2 types of SAT tests

• SAT-I (SAT Reasoning Test)
• SAT-II (SAT Subject Test)

SAT-I (SAT Reasoning Test)

The SAT Reasoning Test is the most extensively as well as the most strictly researched college admissions test in entire history. The SAT evaluates how well students examine and solve problems and abilities learned in school that are required in college. The test also offers an independent measure of a college readiness of the candidate that is standardized for all students, schools, and communities, offering a common and objective scale for the judgment.

SAT-II (SAT Subject Test)

The SAT Subject Tests are designed for the judgment of knowledge and skills of students in specific subject zones, and also their capability to apply that knowledge. The tests are independent of any specific textbook or the way of instruction, as well as many colleges uses them for admissions, for course placement, and for advice students regarding the selection of course. Most of the time, SAT II become a requirement for admission into Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Medicine, etc in top Universities. Subjects for the test are Math Level I C, Math Level II C, Physics, Chemistry, Biology E/M, Writing, Literature or American History, World History and Languages. 

Advantages of the SAT Test:

• SAT scores are valid for almost 5 years.
• Admission test of IBA is relieved for the applicants with SAT scores more than 1900.
• LUMS accepts SAT scores on behalf of its own test LCAT for undergraduate admissions.
• NUST gives few seats only for SAT based registration.
• SAT preparation will organize for all local Business Schools admission tests. If you score well on SAT then you are expected to pass the admission test of all business schools.
• SAT is standardized as well as exactly tells you about question structures and the format. No other local test does so.
• You can take SAT over once in October, November, December, January, May and June.

Structure Of SAT Test:

he SAT (pronounced "S-A-T") Reasoning Test, previously known as the Scholastic Aptitude Test or the Scholastic Assessment Test, is a sort of standardized test that is normally conducted by colleges and universities in the United States (US) to assist in the selection of new students. In United States., the SAT is controlled by the private College Board, and is established, published, as well as scored by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).

SAT is generally conducted to tests the candidate’s knowledge of subjects that are essential for college success: reading, writing, as well as mathematics. The SAT evaluates the critical thinking abilities which the candidates required for academic success in college and abilities that students learned in high school.

SAT is an internationally known as the standardized test that is used to make the university admission decisions. This test is offered in all over the world. Most of the students take the SAT during their first year of A-levels.

Nearly all major undergraduate programs needs the candidates to take SAT. Few programs particularly pre medical and pre engineering programs, needs the candidates to take subject tests also.

SAT Question Types

The SAT consists of various question types, involving: a student-produced essay, multiple-choice questions, as well as the student-produced responses.

Format and Timing

Total test time is exact three hours and forty-five minute.

Every SAT involves a twenty-five minutes section, which doesn't count just before your final score. It might be a critical reading, mathematics, or the multiple-choice writing.

SAT Test Structure

Test Format   

• 3 Math 
• 3 Critical Reading
• 3 Writing (2 Multiple choice and essay)
• 1 experimental

1) Math Section;

• Arithmetic
• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Algebra II

Question Types:

• - Multiple Choice
• - Student Produced Responses (Grid-Ins)

2)Verbal Section:

• Sentence Completion
• Reading Comprehension (long and new short reading passages)

3)Writing Section:

• Multiple choice questions that test standard rules of grammar. Error Identifications, Improving Sentences, and Improving Paragraphs
• Essay Section

Scoring:

• 1 Math Score 200 - 800
• 1 Critical Reading Score 200 -800
• 1 Writing score 200 - 800 (essay sub score, 2-12 incorporated to total writing score)
• Total Scores 600 - 2400

Test Timing:

3.5 hours

Registeration:

Registration deadlines fall almost 5 weeks before every test date. SAT is usually offered 6 times in a year at testing centers in Karachi, Lahore and in Islamabad as well.

The candidate can register online at link (http://adf.ly/1dP7D0)  or through a courier. Timely registration is suitable to certify availability at your chosen testing place.

To register online

For online registration, visit this link (http://adf.ly/1dP7D0). This one is the easier choice and requires a Credit Card.

To register through mail

Just fill out the registration form in the Bulletin of the College Board for the SAT Program. You can get a free copy of this periodical from your guidance counselor of institute. Or you can call ETS at 609-771-7600 and they will send you one free of cost.

Identification requirement for SAT applicants in Pakistan

A valid Passport is a necessary for a resident of Pakistan.