SAT

SAT is standardize multiple-choice, pencil-and-paper test created and administered by the College Board, and used by most colleges and universities to make admissions decisions in the United States. Since it was debuted by the College Board in 1926, its name and scoring have changed several times; originally called the Scholastic Aptitude Test, it was later called the Scholastic Assessment Test, then the SAT I: Reasoning Test, then the SAT Reasoning Test, finally simply the SAT. The purpose of the SAT is to measure a high school student's readiness for college, and provide colleges with one common data point that can be used to compare all applicants. SAT has basically two parts;

The SAT also includes an optional Essay section. SAT Essay scores are reported separately from overall test scores. Some colleges may require SAT Essay that is confirmed from their admissions policies. The SAT takes three hours to finish, plus 50 minutes for the SAT with essay, and as of 2019 costs US$49.50 (US$64.50 with the optional essay), excluding late fees, with additional processing fees if the SAT is taken outside the United States. The scores on the SAT range from 400 to 1600, combining test results from two 200-to-800-point sections. SAT registration deadlines fall approximately five weeks before each test date. For registration students should go online on the College Board website. The College Board may require SAT registration by mail under special circumstances.