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Exam Information
Official specifications published by Academic Testing
Exam Format
134 min
98
N/A - Score range 400-1600
High School College Readiness Assessment
Registration
$68 USD
Pearson VUE Test Centers, High Schools (School Day)
Validity
5 years from test date
Retake SAT on any future test date; No limit on number of attempts; Score Choice allows sending best scores
SAT Exam Topics and Domains
SAT is organized into 2 weighted domains.
1
Reading and Writing
50%
Information and Ideas
Reading ComprehensionAnalysis and ReasoningEvaluating and Integrating Information
- Comprehend and analyze texts across diverse subject areas
- Draw reasonable conclusions from passages
- Integrate information from texts and graphics
- Evaluate claims and evidence
Craft and Structure
Vocabulary in ContextRhetorical AnalysisText Connections and Structure
- Analyze vocabulary in context
- Evaluate rhetorical purposes and effects
- Understand structural relationships in texts
- Make meaningful connections between related texts
Expression of Ideas
Revising for EffectivenessRhetorical GoalsTransitions and Organization
- Revise texts to improve clarity and effectiveness
- Meet specific rhetorical goals
- Use transitions to create coherence
- Organize ideas logically
Standard English Conventions
Grammar and UsageSentence StructurePunctuation
- Edit text for Standard English grammar
- Correct sentence structure errors
- Apply proper punctuation conventions
- Ensure clarity through conventional usage
2
Math
50%
Algebra
Linear Equations and InequalitiesSystems of EquationsLinear Functions
- Solve linear equations and inequalities
- Work with systems of linear equations
- Understand linear function representations
- Apply algebraic concepts to real-world contexts
Advanced Math
Quadratic Equations and FunctionsExponential FunctionsPolynomial and Rational Equations
- Solve and graph nonlinear equations
- Work with exponential and quadratic functions
- Manipulate polynomial and rational expressions
- Apply advanced algebra to complex problems
Problem-Solving and Data Analysis
Ratios, Rates, and ProportionsData Analysis and StatisticsProbability
- Solve ratio and proportion problems
- Analyze and interpret data
- Calculate and interpret statistical measures
- Determine probabilities
Geometry and Trigonometry
Area and VolumeAngles, Triangles, and CirclesTrigonometry and Coordinate Geometry
- Calculate area and volume of geometric figures
- Apply triangle and circle properties
- Use trigonometric ratios
- Solve coordinate geometry problems
How do I earn this certification?
Passing SAT earns the SAT Score Report certification. It sits in the College Admissions Testing track.
Next Level Options
- ap - AP (Advanced Placement) Exams Earn college credit and demonstrate subject mastery; complements SAT for college applications
- clep - CLEP (College-Level Examination Program) Alternative way to earn college credit after high school
Alternative Paths
act - ACT Alternative college admissions test, includes Science section, less time per question
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What's changed on this exam?
Current Status
- ACTIVE
- Last content update: 2024-03-09
- Announcement date: 2022-01-25
Updates
- Bluebook Digital Testing App Latest (2024-2025) Required for all SAT testing • Release date: 2023-10-01
- Multistage Adaptive Testing (MST) Fundamental testing methodology
- Desmos Graphing Calculator Integration Levels playing field - all students have access to advanced calculator
Who should take this exam?
This exam is typically taken by High school juniors and seniors and College-bound students.
- Completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
- Strong foundation in high school English/Language Arts
- Familiarity with academic reading across disciplines
- Practice with digital testing format via Bluebook