The SAT is one of the requirements for bachelor’s level study at most U.S. universities and some outside the U.S. It measures the critical thinking skills that universities expect of incoming students.
Most universities and educational programs use the SAT as a measuring tool for awarding scholarships and merit aid to international students
2. About SAT
Go Places. Start with the SAT ®
• The SAT® is a globally recognized entrance exam for
students seeking admission to universities in the United
States and around the world. The test is also
recommended for admission to universities in Singapore,
Hong Kong and other countries across the world. For
admission to the 5 year Integrated Program in
Management at IIM, Indore, it is recommended that
students submit their SAT test score to strengthen their
profile.
• More than two million students take the SAT every year in
over 170 countries. It is a test that most colleges in the
USA and many other countries use to get to know students
better and, is a key parameter in the admissions process.
3. Why SAT?
The SAT is one of the requirements for bachelor's level study at most U.S. universities
and some outside the U.S. It measures the critical thinking skills that universities
expect of incoming students.
• It helps in your application for scholarships and financial support
Most universities and educational programs use the SAT as a measuring tool for
awarding scholarships and merit aid to international students.
• It gives you another chance
The SAT was created to help promote equality in university admission. The SAT is the
most rigorously researched and designed test in the world, which ensures that
students from all backgrounds have an equal chance to succeed. Also, it helps to
strengthen your candidacy by offering you an opportunity to shore-up your grades in
school.
• It helps you with short listing universities
The SAT scores are used as a benchmark in short listing colleges for admission to
bachelor's degree program in USA and few other countries. It helps to strengthen
your candidature, explore university options and more.
• When to take the SAT
In India, most students take the SAT during the summer of their grade 11 of higher
secondary. Many students choose to take the SAT a second time in the fall / autumn
of their grade 12 after becoming familiar with the test-day experience.
4. SAT Test Structure
Critical Reading 3 scored sections
67 multiple choice sections
70 minutes duration
Sentence completion and passage based reading
Writing 3 scored sections
49 multiple choice questions and 1 essay
60 minutes duration
Use of English, including syntax, sentence
structure, grammar
Mathematics 3 scored sections
44 multiple choice and 10 grid-in questions.
70 minutes duration
Arithmetic, Geometry and Higher Algebra
5. SAT Subject Test
• SAT Subject Tests measure students' knowledge and skills
in particular subject areas, and their ability to apply that
knowledge.
• The SAT Subject Tests give students an additional
opportunity to distinguish themselves and showcase their
skills in a particular subject area.
• It is a required test for admission to highly selective
universities in USA.
• Each year, nearly 500,000 students take SAT Subject Tests
to demonstrate their mastery of particular subjects.
• There are 20 SAT subject tests in five general subject areas
– mathematics, science, english, history and foreign
languages.
• Each test is of one hour duration and the scaled score
ranges between 200 to 800.
6. SAT Quick Facts
• Why take it ?
Most colleges in USA and many universities across the globe
require the test for admissions and uses it as a barometer for
awarding scholarship.
• How long is it?
The full duration of the test is 3 hr 45 min.
• Sections – Critical Reading, Writing and Mathematics
• How is it scored ?
Each section of the SAT has a scaled score ranging between
200 – 800 points.
• When can you take the test ?
The test is normally available in India 6 times a year – in
January, May, June, October, November and December. The
test will usually be held on the first Saturday of the month.
• How to register ?
Registration for the test is online at www.collegeboard.com
9. SmartPrep Study Material
• The Official SAT Study Guide, Ed. 2
• Vocabulary Flashcards
• Mathematics Concept Book
• Reading Concept Book
• Writing Concept Book
• Essay Guide Book
10. Comparison with other test prep institutes
Parameter SmartPrep
Manya
TPR
Jamboree CL IMS
Teacher Interaction -
Hours
69 32 48 54 28
Total number
of teaching sessions
43 16 16 20 14
Max. Batch Size
15 Unltd Unltd
Unlt
d
Unltd
Proctored Tests 5 4 ? 5 Nil
Unproctored Tests 20 7 ? Nil 10
Full Time Faculty Yes No No No No
Delivery Guarantee Yes Yes No No No
University Shortlist Yes No Yes No No
Boot Camps Yes No No No No
