General Facts
Is the SAT required to take?
yes/no! Is it a requirement for most colleges/universities? Some schools are test-optional
What does SAT stand for?
Scholastic Aptitude Test
The SAT test is always administered at CASH
False! Unless announced by your guidance counselor, students have to take the SAT at a different test center on the weekend (ex: Milton Academy, Quincy High, etc)
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What is Guess?
If you go to Bunker Hill CC, or another Community College, do you HAVE to take the SAT?
No! But taking the SAT and having a high score on the Math and English portion can keep you from taking remedial classes. (ex: BHCC 500+ for English; 540+ for Math)
How many parts are in the SAT (including the optional parts)?
5! (1 part is optional)
The highest score per subject section (Math, Writing, and Reading) is 800?
True! your score per subject ranges from 200-800
Who owns and administers the SAT?
College Board
What is the average time you have on each question on the SAT?
What is 1 minute and 10 seconds?
What are the parts to the SAT (including the optional parts)?
1. Reading
2. Writing and Language
3. Math With No Calculator
4. Math With a Calculator
5. Essay (optional)
All test centers open at 7:45 a.m. Doors close at 8 a.m.
True! You can’t be admitted once testing has started. If you're late or absent on test day, you can reschedule.
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June 4, 2022
What are the SAT test dates?
How many questions are on the SAT?
What is 154 questions?
What is the scoring Range of the SAT?
400 - 1600
The math section is only 25% of your total score.
False! your math score is 50% of your total score!!!
What Website can you use to practice the SAT?
What is Khan Academy?
This is available to low-income 11th- and 12th-grade students in the U.S. to help pay for the SAT registration.
What are Fee Waivers?
How long is the SAT?
3 hours with an optional 50 minute essay
College Board is a great site to find SAT practice questions
True!
What 4 items are required on test day?
What is an admission ticket, Photo I.D., #2 pencil, and approved calculator?
5th Item: SNACK!!