➤ SAT = Scholastic Assessment Test
The SAT test is a test sponsored by the College Board. It is second only to TOEFL in popularity. It is very important for high school students around the world to apply for American universities and obtain scholarships. It is similar to the "American College Entrance Examination". The test target of the TOEFL series is students' English ability; SAT, ACT, and GRE/GMAT mainly test students' logical analysis ability.
2023 College Board launches new system Digital SAT,In 2024, paper-based exams will be completely abandoned and replaced by digital, online computer-based exams.
➤ Further reading:How to cope with the new Digital SAT format?
➤ Further reading:Digital SAT – Quick Start (differences between paper-based and computer-based tests)
➤ Further reading:Digital SAT vs. ACT: Which is better?
➤ Digital SAT test content
The SAT test is divided into two items: Mathematics and Reading and Writing. These scores are used to assess a student's English proficiency, reading ability, mathematical reasoning ability, and writing ability. At the same time, it is also a reference for predicting students' college performance and the level of graduates from each school. Each item can earn up to 800 points, for a total SAT score of 1,600.
➤ Further reading:If I want to apply to the top 20 universities in the United States, what SAT score do I need?
| Reading and Writing | Mathematics | |
| style | *Two-stage adaptive testing | *Two-stage adaptive testing |
| Exam length | Module 1 & Module 2 have 27 questions each, a total of 54 questions | Module 1 & Module 2 have 22 questions each, a total of 44 questions |
| time | Module 1 & Module 2 are 32 minutes each, totaling 64 minutes | Module 1 & Module 2 are 35 minutes each, totaling 70 minutes |
| Total number of questions | 54 questions | 44 questions |
| total duration | 64 minutes | 70 minutes |
| question type | All multiple choice questions, including chart questions | 33 multiple choice questions, 11 questions to answer |
| Mathematics Test: Candidates may bring their own computer or use the computer built into the test. | ||
🤔What is Adaptive Quiz?Comprehensive analysis of the digital SAT adaptive test!
➤Module 1 & Module 2 Difficulty Change Supplement↓
➤ 2024 Digital SAT test time
| SAT test date | Registration deadline | Changes, scheduled cancellationsLast registration deadline |
| 2024/03/09 | 2024/02/23 | 2024/02/27 |
| 2024/05/04 | 2024/04/19 | 2024/04/23 |
| 2024/06/01 | 2024/05/17 | 2024/05/21 |
The SAT exams are held in Taiwan in March, May, August, October, and December respectively. Information on the exams for the second half of the year (August, October, and December) is announced around late June each year. The registration deadline is around Deadline one and a half months ago.
Although there is no clear limit on the number of times the SAT can be taken, it is recommended that students take no more than three times. Taking the test again before you are fully prepared not only saves unnecessary time, but is also more beneficial for future school applications.
➤Digital SAT Registration Fee
Registration fees for the Digital SAT exam are divided between international and U.S. testing sites.
The registration fee is US$60, but there is an additional regional fee of US$43 for international testing sites, and an additional US$24 testing room fee in some locations.
※ Please pay attention to the official announcement at any time for the SAT registration time, and the official announcement will be the main one.
※ The registration deadline is calculated at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
※ The reference source of information is College Board. Please click here for registration time and exact information.Official Test CenterCollege Board Lord.
➤ How to improve your SAT score?
Understand the structure of the test paper:Before preparing for the SAT exam, familiarize yourself with the exam structure, understand the time allocation of each part and different question types, which will help you manage your exam time more effectively and solve the questions more confidently.
make learning plan:Develop a reasonable study plan based on your personal schedule. Arrange some time every day to prepare for the SAT test, including practicing questions and studying relevant knowledge points.
Use official resources:Take advantage of official SAT resources from the College Board, such as SAT Guides, Official Question Banks, and Practice Tests. These resources provide insight into the exam's format, question types, and response strategies.
Practice question bank and mock test papers:Studying questions appropriately is the key to improving your SAT score. Through a large number of question exercises, you can become more familiar with various question types and improve the speed and accuracy of problem solving. At the same time, practicing with mock test papers can help simulate the real test environment and improve test-taking abilities.
Strengthen basic knowledge:In addition to answering questions, make sure you have a solid understanding of the basic concepts and rules of mathematics, English grammar and reading, and carry out corresponding exercises to build a solid foundation.
Sign up for a cram school or course:If you need more systematic guidance, consider signing up for AEI Digital SAT courses and intensive question-brushing classes. These courses provide professional guidance and structured learning materials to help improve all aspects of your studies.
Check the error carefully: When doing the questions, carefully check the wrong questions and answers. Gain a deep understanding of your weaknesses and error patterns and make targeted improvements.
Learn test-taking skills: The SAT not only tests subject knowledge but also focuses on test-taking skills. Learning good time management, question-guessing strategies, and question-skipping techniques can help improve test-taking efficiency.
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