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Section
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Length
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Question Types
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No. of Questions
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Reading
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70 Minutes in total
(Two 25 minute sections and one 20 minute section)
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Extended Reasoning
Literal Comprehension
Vocabulary in Context
Sentence completions
Total
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36-40
4-6
4-6
19
67
|
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Math
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70 Minutes in total
(Two 25 minute sections and one 20 minute section)
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Number and Operations
Algebra and Functions
Geometry and Measurement
Data Analysis, Statistics and probability
Total
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11-14
19-22
14-16
5-8
54
|
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Writing
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60 Minutes in total
(One, 25 minute essay, one 25 minute multiple- choice section and one 10-min multiple-choice section)
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Essay
Improving sentences
Identifying sentence errors
Improving Paragraphs
Total
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1
25
18
6
50
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Experimental
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One 25 minute section
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Can be reading, math or writing
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Varies
This section is not scored
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How will the test sections be ordered?
The essay from the writing part of the exam will always be the first section of the SAT; the time allowed for this is 25 minutes. The 10 minute multiple choice writing section will always be last. All the other sections of the test may appear in any order.
What is the Experimental section about?
Every SAT test includes an experimental section, which is not scored; this is used to try out new questions for future editions of the test and to help make sure that scores on that version of the SAT are comparable to scores on earlier versions of the SAT.
If you are studying for your Baccalaureate and you want to go to university in the USA, then you need to take the SAT.
The majority of students in France take the SAT during the class of Première, which gives them plenty of time to retake the SAT if they are not satisfied with their score. Taking the SAT early, also allows students to prepare to take SAT subject tests, should they need to. If you do have to retake the SAT, it is not a cause for concern as most American Students take the SAT at least twice.
For personnalized information on timing your prep, contact our Student Advisor team at 01.45.66.55.33.
What is the range of SAT scores?
The three sections of the SAT are scored between 200-800 per section; this gives a total range of 600-2400 points. To help you understand how important are your scores in your application, check the below the table.
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School
|
SAT Critical Reading
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SAT Math
|
SAT Writing
|
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Boston College
|
610 - 700
|
640 - 720
|
610 - 700
|
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Brandeis University
|
675
|
685
|
-
|
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Brown University
|
670 - 760
|
680 - 770
|
650 - 760
|
|
California Institute of Technology
|
700 - 780
|
770 - 800
|
680 - 770
|
|
Columbia University
|
680 - 760
|
680 - 780
|
670 - 760
|
|
Cornell University
|
630 - 730
|
670 - 770
|
-
|
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Georgetown University
|
640 - 750
|
650 - 740
|
-
|
|
Harvard College
|
700 - 790
|
700 - 790
|
-
|
|
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
|
660 - 760
|
720 - 800
|
-
|
|
New York University
|
620 - 710
|
620 - 720
|
620 - 710
|
|
Princeton University
|
680 - 800
|
690 - 790
|
680 - 770
|
|
Stanford University
|
650 - 760
|
680 - 780
|
670 - 760
|
|
University of California – Berkeley
|
580 - 710
|
620 - 740
|
590 - 710
|
|
University of Chicago
|
670 - 770
|
650 - 760
|
-
|
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University of Notre Dame
|
630 - 740
|
660-760
|
580 - 710
|
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Yale University
|
700 - 790
|
700 - 790
|
700 - 780
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*Based on 2008 data. Provided by schools. These are not “cut-off” scores for any of the schools; they represent the middle 50% SAT scores of the 2008 first year students.
How can I register for the SAT?
To register for the SAT, you can do so online at: www.collegeboard.com.
How much does it cost to take the SAT?
It costs: $75.
