Scholastic Assessment Test
(SAT)
Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)
The SAT, or Scholastic Assessment Test, is a pivotal stepping stone for students aiming to pursue undergraduate studies, primarily in the United States and Canada. This standardized test is designed to assess a student’s readiness for college and provide colleges with a common data point that can be used to compare all applicants.
The SAT serves as a standardized measure of a student’s college readiness, acting as a common ground for comparing applicants. It is widely accepted in countries like the USA, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Singapore, Canada, Malaysia, India, Japan, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, Italy, and Switzerland.
Conducting body |
College Board for International Candidates |
Mode of exam |
Paper-based and online |
Fees |
Registration fee (Base and regional fee) INR 8,575SAT registration with Essay INR 9,740SAT registration without Essay INR 8,660SAT Subject Test registration INR 9,240 |
Accepting countries |
USA, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, Singapore, Canada, Malaysia, India, Japan, France, Netherlands, New Zealand, Italy, Switzerland |
There are two main types of SAT exams: the SAT General Exam and the SAT Subject Exam. The former is the standard test for those aspiring to gain admission to an American university.
SAT General Test |
This exam evaluates the overall preparedness of individuals applying to college, assessing their ability to tackle fundamental problems in language and mathematics. The SAT test syllabus comprehensively gauges candidates’ written, verbal, and mathematical skills, making it a commonly used tool for undergraduate college admissions. The syllabus for the SAT General Test covers a range of topics, testing candidates on their general knowledge and critical reasoning abilities. |
SAT Subject Test (now Discontinued) |
Designed to assess students based on their proficiency in specific subjects of their choosing, the SAT Subject Test focused on areas like science, mathematics, and languages. Colleges utilized SAT subject test scores for both admission and course placements. The assessment duration was 1 hour, and students received scores on a scale of 200 to 800. A noteworthy benefit was that some colleges would exempt students from certain requirements, such as a first-year composition class or foreign language, based on their strong SAT Subject Test scores. It’s important to note that the SAT Subject Test has been discontinued. |
SAT registration fees represent the initial expenses associated with taking the SAT exam. The cost of taking the SAT within the United States is $60, while a global regional fee of $43 applies in India and elsewhere in the world. Additional fees for SAT registration come into play for late registration, changes in the test center, or cancellation of the SAT exam. These additional fees remain consistent regardless of whether the SAT is taken within or outside the USA.
| SAT exam | SAT exam fees in USD | SAT exam fees in INR |
|---|---|---|
|
SAT registration with essay |
$117 |
INR 9,740 |
|
SAT registration without essay |
$104 |
INR 8,660 |
|
SAT Subject Test registration |
$111 |
INR 9,240 |