SAT Preparation: How to Prepare for SAT Exam
Updated on 28 June, 2022
Mrinal Mandal
Study Abroad Expert
Study Abroad Expert
SAT exam is the holy grail for every high-schooler that dreams of studying abroad. It is one of the most popular and widely undertaken tests organized by the College Board. While it does not hold the power to make or break someone's career, having good SAT scores can take a student far, nonetheless.
But before you jump headfirst into SAT preparation, it would be best to gain complete information about the same.
Scholastic Assessment Test, also known as SAT, is an aptitude reasoning test. It allows young students to make their way to undergraduate universities in the USA and the rest of the world (UK, Australia, Canada, and others).
Sitting for this test requires no specific eligibility criteria except that the student must have successfully graduated from school. Besides that, there is no age bar whatsoever.
So, if you are keen to sit for SAT, you can register for the same through mail or an online portal. To do this, you would need to create an account on the College Board website for the online process. Additionally, you must ensure that you fill in all the requisite academic and personal information with utmost honesty.
Moreover, for mail registration, you must meet the following criteria:
Furthermore, as a prospective candidate, you must note that SAT is held across 53 educational institutes in over 30 cities across India. This means that you can easily book your test center depending on your comfort and availability.
Additionally, you must also note that this aptitude test features 154 multiple choice questions that you need to solve in three hours. It is divided into three sections, namely 'Reading,' 'Writing,' and 'Mathematics.' This sectional diversification is as follows:
Section | Number of questions | Duration |
Math | 58 | 80 minutes |
Writing | 44 | 35 minutes |
Reading | 52 | 65 minutes |
Each of these sections has a range of 200-800 score points. The overall score may fall between the score of 400-1500.
Also, keep in mind that the exam is conducted in the English language.
Rigorous SAT preparation and long studying hours are essential if you want to pass with flying colors. So, to prepare well, you must know all three sections and their syllabus.
Sections | Syllabus |
Math | Algebra, rational exponents, quadratic equations, radicals, other advanced math topics, problem-solving, data analysis, etc. |
Writing | Ability to read, comprehend and edit passages related to Social Science, Humanities, Commerce, and other Science-based topics. |
Reading | Passages relating to Economics, Social Science, Sociology, Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, etc. Additionally, an understanding of contemporary and classic work regarding the US and World literature, and passages based on US founding documents and global conversations. |
Now you have a detailed insight into the syllabus. The next question arises- how to prepare for SAT? Well, if you want to know how to prepare SAT exam at home, here are some tips for each section.
Having a basic understanding of foundational math is crucial. So, to sharpen your mathematical skills, you must:
In this section, you have 48 seconds to answer each question. To answer swiftly and correctly you need to be good with your reading and comprehension skills. If you are good with grammar then this section will not pose a huge problem for you. You can do the following to upskill yourself, though:
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Reading is an art in itself, one that requires patience and precision. You can better your reading skills by implementing the following tips:
Undertaking a test like SAT is no easy feat, but it can become more accessible and achievable with the right resources and tools.
So, if you are wondering how to prepare for SAT in India, here's all the study material you would need for your SAT exam preparation:
Although you now have specific tips for each SAT section, here are some overall SAT tips for your best attempt:
It is difficult to state the fact that SAT exam is tough as it solely depends on the preparation of an individual. The SAT exam is balanced as it comprises question ranging from easy to difficult level. With perseverance, hard work and opting a planned strategy one can easily score well in the SAT exam.
If you want to score well in the maths section then you need to be good with maths formulas and theorems. Apart from this, you need to be able to pick the options and try to solve the problems in a fraction of seconds. The more you practise for this section the better it becomes.
The only way to manage time in SAT exam is to analyse your mock tests. You need to identify the sections that consumed most of your time and write it down on a notebook. Work on these areas and try to bring down the time limit with each mock test. Eventually, you will be in a position to solve every question in a fraction of seconds with accuracy.
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