Essay Section
How much time are you given on the Essay section of the test?
50 min
How much time are you given on the Reading and Writing sections?
64 min
How much time are you given on the Math test?
70 min
What is the maximum score you can get on the SAT?
1600
800 for Reading
800 for Math
What was the first college to require all students take the SAT for admission?
(Bonus) What year?
Harvard
Bonus: 1926
How many questions are on the Essay section of the test?
Just 1 prompt
How many questions are on the Reading and Writing test?
54
How many questions are there on the Math test?
44
What should you use to hold important information so you do not have to remember it all?
Scratch Paper
The SAT started as an IQ test for which branch of the US Military?
Army
What is the main thing you need to include in your essay to get the best possible score?
Evidence from the passage
What is it called when you figure out the meaning of a word based on the sentence around it?
Using Context Clues
What is the page of formulas and helpful information that you get on the Math test called?
Reference Sheet
When will snacks be given out during the SAT?
During break
What was the highest score it was ever possible to get on the SAT?
2400
What is the benchmark score for college readiness on the Essay?
3 - Proficient
What is the benchmark score for college readiness in Reading and Writing?
480
What is the benchmark score for college readiness in the Math section?
530
When should you close your laptop on test day?
At the end of the whole test, after you have been told your test has successfully submitted.
What is the longest SAT testing time with no breaks?
(100 point bonus) What year was it?
3hr. 45min.
(Bonus) 2005
What is one thing the passage on the essay is guaranteed to include?
-Written for a broad audience
-Argues a point
-Expresses views on complex topics
-Uses logical reasoning and evidence
Name 1 of the 4 domains that you will be tested on in the Reading and Writing test.
Craft and Structure
Information and Ideas
Standard English Conventions
Expression of Ideas
Name 2 of the 4 domains that you will be tested on in the Math test.
Algebra
Advanced Math
Problem Solving and Data Analysis
Geometry and Trigonometry
What external computer item(s) are you allowed to bring and use during test day?
A computer mouse and mouse pad
What did the SAT stand for?
Scholastic Aptitude Test