The SAT is a globally recognized standardized test for college admission in the United States that is intended to assess a student’s readiness for college. Through the years, the SAT has changed and with it, the way to prepare for it. Dolphin Academic Prep keeps in tune with such changes and works with each student to ensure that they have the necessary tools in hand for an effective test-taking experience.
The SAT will be changing starting Spring 2024 (for US students). For information on the NEW DIGITAL SAT, please click on the link to be directed to the page that explores the exam’s changes.
How is the SAT structured and what does it measure?
The SAT is 3 hours long and tests one’s knowledge of math and evidenced-based reading and writing – areas that are closely tied to the school curriculum. Generally, students take the SAT during their junior or senior year of high school, and almost all colleges and universities use the SAT to make admission decisions. There are 2 main sections: (1) Math and (2) Evidenced-Based Reading and Writing. Most of the questions on the SAT, except for the essay portion of the Writing section and the grid-in portion of the Math section, are multiple choices. Each of the two sections receives a score on the scale of 200 – 800. The combined scaled SAT score can range from 400 – 1600; 1600, being the maximum score attainable, is a combination of getting a perfect scaled score in all sections. The writing section is scored separately.
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More information
For information on the PSAT/NMSQT, please click on it’s link to be directed to the exam’s page.
When is the SAT offered?
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