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2016 SAT Overview. According to The Official SAT Study Guide by CollegeBoard. What does the SAT test?. The SAT isn't designed to assess how well you've memorized a large set of facts.
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2016 SAT Overview According to The Official SAT Study Guide by CollegeBoard
What does the SAT test? • The SAT isn't designed to assess how well you've memorized a large set of facts. • Rather, the SAT assesses your ability to apply the knowledge and skills you'll need in college and career.
How many tests are in the SAT? • There are 3 tests plus an essay. • The Reading Test - 65 minutes/52 questions • The Writing and Language Test - 35 minutes/44 questions • The Math test - 80 minutes/58 questions • The Essay - 50 minutes/1 prompt
You'll receive two section scores: • 1. Evidence-Based Reading and Writing • 2. Math • The Essay is reported separately. • In addition to the total score and section scores, the SAT will show cross-test scores and sub scores.
What Should you Do with your Scores? • You'll be able to access your online score report through your free College Board account. This report will give you a detailed breakdown of your performance. • Within nine days of taking the test, you can decide to have your SAT results sent, free of charge, to four institutions. • Enrolling in the optional Student Search Service allows colleges and scholarship programs to invite you to apply.
opportunities for students • Visit youcango.collegeboard.org. • Or visit sat.org/fee-waivers to learn more about SAT fee waivers as well as college application fee waivers. • Get study/practice materials on khanacademy.org/sat • Try College Board official twitter accounts: @College Board @Official SAT @SATQuestion • On Facebook use facebook.com/thecollegebaord • On Instagram use @collegeboard
More Online Help • SAT Change Resource Center gives the most up-to-date information regarding the changes to SAT and PSAT. Check it out at… http://www.kaptest.com/college-prep/test-information/sat-test-change • The KapMap is a college planner that breaks down what you should be doing and thinking about during each month of all four years. Find it at… http://www.kaptest.com/college-prep/planning/get-kapmap
http://blog.kaplansatact.com Use the SAT/ACT Insider website for posts aimed towards students and parents. Want to see how you’d do on the SAT, PSAT, or ACT? Try one of Kaplan’s Turbo Tests, 90-minute adaptive diagnostic exams. You take it online to gauge how you will perform on the test day. http://www.kaptest.com/sat/kaplan-sat-prep/free-sat-practice-test