SAT

Scolarstic Accessment Test

The SAT, also known as the "American College Entrance Examination", is a standardized, paper-based test of academic proficiency for high school seniors administered by the College Board. Its results are an important academic reference index for high school graduates from all over the world to apply for admission qualifications and scholarships to U.S. higher education institutions.

SAT scores are accepted by all higher education institutions in the United States, but not all colleges require them.

Main Subjects

  • Reading

    Sentence Completion+ Passage-Based Reading

  • Writing and Language

  • Mathematics

    Multiple choice questions+Fill-in-the-blank questions

  • Essay(Elective)

    Improving Sentences+ Identifying Sentence Error+ Improving Passage

Registration & Application

  • Mail

    Write to the College Board to request the application form

  • Internet

    Sign up on the College Board homepage

  • Telephone

    Telephone registration requires taking the SAT, and candidate registration details are available at the College Board

Additional Assessments for SAT Students

To apply to TOP 30 U.S. universities, you'll generally need a high SAT score: top 10 schools (e.g., Harvard, Stanford) typically require 1460-1600, schools ranked 11-20 (e.g., Columbia, Yale) usually expect 1400-1550, and schools ranked 21-30 (e.g., Duke, Brown) often look for 1350-1500.

Many schools now have a test-optional policy, allowing students to choose whether to submit SAT scores. However, submitting a strong SAT score can still enhance your application, especially for more competitive schools.

To strengthen your SAT application, participate in subject-related competitions. In math, join the AMC or MCM/ICM. For physics, consider the USAPhO or Physics Bowl, and for chemistry, the USNCO or Chemistry Challenge.