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about the SAT

The SAT offers students another way to stand out in the admission process.
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We’ve also leveled the playing field so every student preparing for the SAT
gets free, personalized practice on Khan Academy .
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TEST STRUCTURE AND FORMAT

Number of questions  154  215

Time per question  1:10  0:49

Structure  3 tests  4 tests


+ optional SAT Essay + optional writing test

Score range  Composite 400–1600   Composite 1–36


(SAT Essay: reported in  (writing test scores: 2–12)
3 dimensions, each 2–8)

Test components  eading Test


  R  Reading Test
65 minutes, 52 questions 35 minutes, 40 questions

Writing & Language Test English Test


35 minutes, 44 questions 45 minutes, 75 questions

Math Test Math Test


80 minutes, 58 questions 60 minutes, 60 questions
Use of a calculator permitted Use of a calculator permitted
on some problems on all problems

Science Test
35 minutes, 40 questions

Testing time    hours


3  2 hours 55 minutes
+ 50-minute SAT Essay + 40-minute essay
(optional) (optional)
TEST FEATURES

Recently updated to reflect state and district standards 

Optional essay

No guessing penalty

Full test specifications available online

FEE WAIVERS

Test fee waivers for eligible students

Free late registration for fee-waiver students

Four college application fee waivers sent directly to eligible students

Four free score sends with registration

Four free additional score sends

FREE PRACTICE

Official, personalized practice on Khan Academy

Full-length practice tests 8 1


Sample test questions

Practice app with score functionality

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TESTED

Focused on the few things evidence shows matter most for college
and career, in both math and English Language Arts (ELA)

Vocabulary focused on words more widely used in college/career

History/social studies and science included throughout all required


sections of the test

Demonstration of command of evidence

Essay analyzing a source

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