Is a standardized test developed and administered by the College Board. Its objective is to evaluate a high school student’s preparedness for college, offering colleges a uniform data point for comparing applicants.
SAT 1: This test assesses English and Mathematics skills.
SAT 2: This test covers multiple subjects, such as biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics. It is often required for students applying to study at some Arab and Turkish universities.
English Reading section: This part consists of 52 questions to be answered within 65 minutes. The questions are diverse and aim to measure the test-taker’s ability to understand syntax.
It features a wide range of vocabulary from humanities, literary novels, social and natural sciences. There are SAT books available that contain the most commonly encountered words.
This section concentrates on English grammar and consists of 44 questions to be completed within 35 minutes. There are two types of questions in this section:
The first type: comprises questions that require identifying errors in a sentence and correcting them. This tests the candidate’s proficiency in the English language.
The second type: involves writing an essay, often on a specific topic that requires expressing an opinion. The time limit for this task is 25 minutes.
This section comprises 58 questions to be completed within 80 minutes and is divided into two parts:
The first section: involves solving problems without the use of a calculator. It consists of 20 questions to be answered within 25 minutes.
The second section: focuses on mathematics with the use of a calculator, featuring 38 questions to be completed within 55 minutes.
Note: The questions in the mathematics sections are based on the following themes:
To register for the SAT, you can visit the official website or sign up through specialized centers that offer this type of test.