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Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT-I) is a reasoning test. SAT-I especially focuses on verbal (English) and mathematics. The SAT-I score helps students to compare reasoning abilities and academic strength which will help him/her in deciding whether he/she needs to take an additional courses or do more independent study to succeed in American colleges/universities for the undergraduate level.
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT-II) is a subject Test. The test measures a candidate’s Knowledge of a particular subject and ability to apply that Knowledge. SAT-II scores are required by colleges/universities of the USA where admissions/scholarships are very competitive.
Local SAT Test Centers in Nepal: Lincoln School, Rabi Bhawan, Kathmandu
St. Xavier’s School, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur
The SAT has the following format:
| Sections | Durations | Questions No. & Types |
| READING & WRITING (RW) SECTION | ||
| 1. | 64 minutes
1st Module: 32 minutes 2nd Module: 32 minutes |
54 Questions
One reading and Writing section administered via two separately timed modules (Two-stage adaptive test design) 1st Module: 25 operational questions & 2 pretest questions 2nd Module: 25 operational questions & 2 pretest questions Types used: Discrete; four option multiple choice |
| MATH SECTION | ||
| 2. | 70 minutes
1st Module: 35 minutes 2nd Module: 35 minutes |
44 Questions
One Math section administered via two separately timed modules (Two-stage adaptive test design) 1st Module: 20 operational questions & 2 pretest questions 2nd Module: 20 operational questions & 2 pretest questions Types used: Discrete; four option multiple choice (75%), Student Produced Response (SPR) (25%) |
| Total Time: | 2 hours 14 minutes | |
Other Information:
| Exam Fee | Test Validity | Full Marks | Minimum Requirement |
| US $104 | 5 Years | 800 + 800 = 1600 | 800* |
*varies according to institutions/courses
Sending score reports
You can send your SAT scores to up to four colleges and universities for free. In order to send the scores, upload the names of colleges or universities on your collegeboard.com profile. If you fail to provide the names within the time limit given, or if you wish to order additional score reports, the charge is $12 per report
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