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SAT

SAT (Scholastic Assessment Test)

A digital, adaptive admissions test used mainly for undergraduate entry in the United States and by some international universities.

Who needs it

Students applying to US undergraduate programs, and a growing number of universities worldwide that accept or require it.

Format

Now fully digital and section-adaptive, taken on the Bluebook app at a test centre or school.

Duration

About 2 hours 14 minutes for the digital SAT.

Scoring

Total 400–1600, combining the two sections (each 200–800).

Validity

Scores do not formally expire; universities usually want results from the last 5 years.

Cost

Around US$60 plus regional/international surcharges. Varies by country — confirm officially.

Where it's accepted

Standard for US undergraduate admissions; many US scholarships and some global programs use it. Note many US schools are now test-optional.

Sections assessed

Reading & WritingMath

Practise in the official Bluebook app so the adaptive, digital format feels familiar.
Check whether your target universities are test-optional before committing time.
Use the free official Khan Academy practice to target weak areas.

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