Sections: The SAT has four sections:

• Reading
• Writing and Language
• Math (calculator and no-calculator sections)
• Essay (optional)

Scoring:

• Each section is scored on a scale of 200-800, making the total score range from 400-1600.
• The Essay section is scored separately on a scale of 6-24.

Test Duration:

• The SAT takes 3 hours without the essay and 3 hours and 50 minutes with the essay.
• With breaks, the total time spent at the test center is around 4 hours and 15 minutes.

Test Dates:

• The SAT is offered seven times a year in the United States: August, October, November, December, March, May, and June.

Registration:

• Registration for the SAT is done online on the College Board website.
• Registration deadlines are usually about a month before the test date.

Fees:

• The basic registration fee for the SAT is around $52.50 (without the essay) and $68 (with the essay).
• Fee waivers are available for eligible students.

Preparation:

• There are many resources available to help students prepare for the SAT, including study guides, practice tests, and online courses.
• The College Board’s official SAT study guide is a popular resource.

Use in College Admissions:

• The SAT is used by many colleges and universities as part of their admissions process.
• While SAT scores are an important factor, they are usually considered alongside other factors such as high school GPA, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation.

Score Reporting:

• Students can choose which SAT scores they send to colleges.
• Score reports include the student’s scores on each section of the test as well as their overall score.