SAT Study Guide

Are you preparing for the SAT exam? This study guide covers exam basics, what's
covered on the exam, and how to prepare for the exam. 

Exam Basics
Test time: 3 hours  
Number of questions: 154 questions The exam assesses the
and one optional essay following content: 
Scoring: You’ve heard of the elusive
1600, a perfect score. That 1600 is Reading
comprised of your Math and Reading Writing and Language
section scores (up to 800). The
Math (No Calculator)
optional essay is scored separately.
Math (Calculator)
Optional Essay

Registering for the SAT Exam

SAT registration deadlines fall approximately five weeks before each
test date. Register online to take the SAT exam on the College Board
website.

Preparing
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Examand
Organizing - Reading Organizing - Writing
Sign up for Peterson's SAT test prep
Make a study plan.
at Petersons.com to access:
Take a diagnostic test to identify
18 interactive lessons
areas where you may need
Flashcards to test your knowledge
improvement.
College and financial aid
Take practice tests to see the types
information
of questions you can expect on the
9 online practice tests, and more!
exam. 

All questions are worth the same number Get Started

of points, so start on the questions you feel
Tip
Style - Reading
most confident about in the test, then go
back to other questions later. Just
remember to mark the questions you
Style -  Writing
haven't answered so you don't overlook
them by mistake.

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