Are you gearing up to study abroad for undergraduate courses? Or You are trying to get perfect guidance about the institutes to select for getting more appropriate results? If the answer is yes- 

Other than GMAT and GRE select the less known avatar of the same lineage, called SAT (Scholastic Aptitude Test). In this post, you will know all about SAT exam and how it could be the reason for you studying abroad.

Selecting popular destinations like the UK, US, Canada, and Australia is common in the case of graduate programs. But the number of candidates for undergraduate courses is much less. Therefore, SAT has been living beneath the shadow of other courses like GRE and GMAT. It is crucial to pick the best SAT coaching institutes in Chandigarh to clear the SAT exam and achieve a good admission score.

But before exploring the most popular SAT coaching institutes, let us first understand what the SAT examination is? Let’s know all about SAT exam –

SAT (Scholastic aptitude test) is required for undergraduate school admissions abroad. It is a standardized exam that evaluates the mathematical, writing, and reading capability of a student. It tests the candidate’s ability to solve and analyze problems. Select the test if you are a high-school student planning for a college education. Along with the SAT scores, the college admission officers also consider your essays, awards, and other extracurricular activities.

SAT Exam Pattern and Eligibility:

The SAT exam consists of three major sections: Writing, Mathematics, and Critical Reading. Each section is marked from 200-800 points, and the overall scores range between 400-1600. However, the written essay is scored on a scale of 0-24 and often varies incrementally. No penalty is there for incorrect responses; all questions, unless specified, carry equal weightage. Most of the questions in the test are multiple-choice (4 options are there).

SAT is owned and published by – College Board, a not-for-profit organization. However, one requires an international debit/credit card to register for the exam. The age to register for the exam is not specified. However, an Indian passport is compulsory to appear for the examination. 

Let us take a detailed view of the exam pattern:

The SAT exam is conducted for a duration of 3 hours and 50 minutes (if you decide to write an essay). We have covered the latest SAT syllabus 2021 to make sure that you are moving in the right direction.

1. Reading: This particular section is a part of an evidence-based reading and writing component of the SAT test. It contains five passages with 62 questions that need to be answered in 62 minutes. Each passage is followed by 10-11 multiple-choice questions. The answers are mostly available in the passage, but it is advised to develop a familiarity with the passages as it will boost your reading habit and also act as a confidence-building measure. 
   
2. Language and Writing Section: This section evaluates the evidence-based reading and writing component of the SAT test. This section consists of 4 passages with 44 questions that need to be answered in 35 minutes. Prior knowledge of the questions is not necessary as the answers are present in the passage itself. Some passages also include charts and graphs to evaluate your interpretive skills. 
   
3. Mathematics: The math section of the test has two parts, one with the calculator and the other without a calculator. The former contains 38 questions with 55 minutes; however, the latter contains 20 questions with 25 minutes. The latter part where a calculator is allowed contains complex calculations. But you can choose to not use it if you’re comfortable with them. SAT exam provides you with a cheat sheet containing the important formulas.

Note – The math section is scored between 200-800. 

4. SAT essay: This is an optional part of the examination. However, some universities recommend it. In this, you have to demonstrate your reading, writing, and analysis skills in 50 minutes. You will get a passage of 650-700 words, read it, and give your analysis. You need to analyze the author’s perspective so refrain from mentioning yours. 

Conclusion

By now, you must know all about SAT exam. So, if you are ready to take this exam and would want to study abroad, consider the best SAT coaching in Chandigarh to crack the exam in one go. We at New Cambridge College, are the best SAT coaching providers in Chandigarh and provide online as well as offline classes for SAT. 

We also provide free guidance for the student visa and also provide you free career counselling as well as country selection, university selection, and the best course as per your interest. Get in touch with us at info@newcambridgecollege.com or call us at +919878222772.