SAT: US College Admission and Scholarship Test - Libya

The SAT or SAT was earlier called as Scholastic Aptitute Test. Its standardized test mainly taken by
students completing 12 years of education. The purpose of the test is to measure the college readiness of
students. The College Board is respnsible authority to design and develop the test. However, SAT is
administered worldwide by Educational Testing Services (ETS) on behalf of College Board.

Since its inception SAT has seen many changes. originally called the Scholastic Aptitude Test, it was later
called the Scholastic Assessment Test, then the SAT I: Reasoning Test, then the SAT Reasoning Test,
and now, simply the SAT.

SAT has two versions: 1. SAT and 2. SAT Subject Test. A candidate can take either test or both the test.
You are advised to check with individual colleges for SAT requirements. SAT Score is mandatory to write
college admission application and apply for scholarships.

There are no special requirements to take SAT, anyone can register and take the test. But the test is
intended to measure college readiness. SAT measures a test takers ability on two counts: 1. What one
has studied during 12 years of school of education and 2. whether he / she would be able to complete a
college degree programme. SAT focuses on skills and not on rote learning.

SAT Examination Sections

In the SAT test, you will need to answer questions from following ares:

SAT Reading Test

 This test is about how you receive an information, what you think about it and how you use the
information provided. All Reading Test questions are multiple choice and based on passages.
 Some passages are paired with other passages.
 Informational graphics, such as tables, graphs, and charts, accompany some passages—but no
math is required.
 Prior topic-specific knowledge is never tested.
 The Reading Test is part of the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.

SAT Writing and Language Test

 The SAT Writing and Language Test ask you to perform three things: 1. Read, 2. Find Mistakes
and Weaknesses and 3. Fix the errors.
 All questions are multiple choice and based on passages.
 Some passages are accompanied by informational graphics, such as tables, graphs, and charts
—but no math is required.
 Prior topic knowledge is never tested.
 The Writing and Language Test is part of the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing section.
 View SAT Writing and Language Test Sample Questions 

SAT Math

 The SAT Math Test covers a range of math practices, with an emphasis on problem solving,
modeling, using tools strategically, and using algebraic structure.
 Most math questions will be multiple choice, but some—called grid-ins—ask you to come up with
the answer rather than select the answer.
 The Math Test is divided into two portions: Math Test–Calculator and Math Test–No Calculator.
 Some parts of the test include several questions about a single scenario.

The Math Test will focus in depth on the three areas of math that play the biggest role in a wide range of
college majors and careers:

 Heart of Algebra, which focuses on the mastery of linear equations and systems.
 Problem Solving and Data Analysis, which is about being quantitatively literate.
 Passport to Advanced Math, which features questions that require the manipulation of complex
equations.

The Math Test also draws on Additional Topics in Math, including the geometry and trigonometry most
relevant to college and career readiness.

SAT Essay
The SAT Essay asks you to use your reading, analysis, and writing skills.

 It’s optional—but some schools will require it. Get College SAT Essay policies.
 You have 50 minutes to complete your essay, 25 minutes more than the required essay on the
old SAT.
 You won’t be asked to agree or disagree with a position on a topic or to write about your personal
experience.

Find here list of colleges and scholarship providers require or recommend for SAT Essay

SAT Score
The SAT Test is scored on a scaled score of 200 – 800. SAT Test date does not affect test score of
candidate. A candidate P scoring 400 on a given test date will have same merit as another
candidate Q scoring 400 on another test date. However, to distinguish between candidates scoring similar
marks a percentile score is supplied. A 60 percentile means you did better than remaining 60% of the test
takers.

You can take SAT test on any schedule date at your location. Colleges and Scholarship providers
requires that your score should be sent by College Board to them. You can ask College Board to send
SAT Score Report to related institutions.

SAT ID Requirement
On a SAT test day you will need to furnish your ID to appear for the test. Without a valid ID you won’t be
able to write SAT. Following given SAT ID Requirements
 Be a valid (unexpired) photo ID that is government-issued or issued by the school that you
currently attend. School IDs from the prior school year are valid through December of the current calendar
year. (For example, school IDs from 2015-16 can be used through December 31, 2016.)
 Be an original, physical document (not photocopied or electronic).
 Bear your full, legal name exactly as it appears on your Admission Ticket, including the order of
the names.
 Bear a recent recognizable photograph that clearly matches both your appearance on test day
and the photo on your Admission Ticket.
 Be in good condition, with clearly legible English language text and a clearly visible photograph.

Acceptable ID Examples to show SAT Examiner

 Government-issued driver's license or non-driver ID card

 Official school-produced student ID card from the school you currently attend
 Government-issued passport or U.S. Global Entry identification card
 Government-issued military or national identification card
 Talent Search Identification Forms (allowed for eighth grade and below)
 SAT Student ID Form must be prepared by the school you currently attend or a notary, if home-
schooled.

Acceptable ID in Ghana, Nepal, Nigeria, and Pakistan: A valid passport only

Acceptable in India: A valid passport or Aadhar Card
Acceptable ID in Egypt, Korea, Thailand, and Vietnam:  A valid passport or valid national ID card

SAT Calculator Policy

SAT is test of skills and not rote learning. For answering parts of SAT Math test use of Calculator is
allowed. Here is list of calculators you can use in the SAT Test Center

SAT Test Dates / SAT Test Locations

SAT is administered over 7 times in a years. The US test dates may differ from International Test Dates.
The Educational Testing Services administers SAT Test across world including United States. Find  a
SAT Test Date and SAT Test Location near you.

SAT Registration Fees

For a US Test Taker SAT Registration Fees is $47.50. However, if you take SAT with Essay Test then
Registration Fees is $64.50. Fee waiver is available.
Read here Policies on SAT Fee Waiver and Eligibility
Find here SAT Registration Fee for International Students

How to register for the SAT Test

Prospective SAT Takers can register either online or offline. Candidates are encouraged to register
online. However, if you required you can chose for SAT Paper Based Registration
Register Online for SAT Test
 Guidelines for Registration by Mail

You need to register for the SAT by mail (also known as paper registration) if you are:

     Requesting testing closer to home.

     Requesting Sunday testing for the first time.
     Paying by check or money order (payable to "The College Board").
     Younger than 13 years old.
     Unable to upload a digital photo as part of the online registration process.
     Registering through an SAT international representative.

SAT Preparation
SAT focuses on skills rather than memorization. The test is a measure of what you have learnt from 12
years of education and whether you would be able to complete college coursework. US Colleges and
Scholarship providers counts on SAT Score to know your college readiness. The test score is also valid
worldwide for college admission and scholarship.

Practice is the Key. In SAT Test you need to answer SAT questions in a given time frame. SAT is
designed so everyone can take it. To help you understand how the real SAT looks like the college board
has designed SAT practice. You can practice typical SAT test before actually appearing for the SAT on a
test date.

PRACTICE SAT TEST, Prepare Better

SAT Overseas Advising Centers

Right information prevents any last minute hassle. Students preparing to join college may have many
questions. Finding right answers at right time is the key to preparation. If you need advice regarding SAT
you can meet to officially appointed SAT representatives in your location.
Find here list of SAT Advising Centers near you