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September 2020 Changes
You can retake individual sections of the test (on a computer).
You can take the test on a computer or on paper.
You can purchase a Superscore report.
SAT®
Our mentors diagnose your areas to improve and then customize your curriculum to help you reach your SAT goals.
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Available online and in person
Custom curriculum
Full-length practice tests
Expert materials and strategies
Overview
First offered in 1926, the SAT was originally an adaptation of a military IQ test called Army Alpha. Now administered by the College Board, it has evolved to become perhaps the second-most important part of the college application process after high school GPA.
Most students take their first SAT in their junior year of high school, but we recommend beginning prep sometime sophomore year. Scroll down for a more detailed look at the SAT.
Length
plus 50 minutes if taking the optional Essay. Alternative arrangements are available if a student has qualified for extra time.
Cost
$60 if taking SAT with Essay
Scores
Highest Score
Average Score
Sections
Reading
Writing & Language
Math (No Calculator)
Math (Calculator)
Writing (optional)
2019 - 2020 Dates
Upcoming SAT® dates are listed below. To register, visit College Board or call 866-756-7346. Students with learning differences should call 609-771-7137 for testing accommodations and requirements.
Registration
Test Day
Scores Release
July
August
September
August
September
October
September
October
October
October
November
November
November
December
December
February
March 13
April
April
May
May
May
June
June
Common Questions
How long is the SAT?
3 hours. If you choose to complete the Essay, the test will be 3 hours and 50 minutes.
SAT or ACT?
Most universities will accept scores from either the SAT or ACT. Choosing the right test for you is an important first step in the preparation process. While we recommend taking a full-length diagnostic exam to compare the two, this breakdown will help you decide between the SAT and ACT.
Pen-and-paper in the US and internationally
Paper-and paper in the US. Computer-based internationally
65 minutes for 52 questions
35 minutes for 40 questions
(No Calculator)
35 minutes for 44 questions
45 minutes for 75 questions
(No Calculator)
25 minutes for 20 questions
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(Calculator)
55 minutes for 38 questions
60 minutes for 60 questions
(Optional) Essays are scored separately and don’t heavily factor into admissions decisions, so they should not factor into your testing decision.
50 minutes
40 minutes
Does not have a science section, but “Analysis in Science” skills are tested throughout all sections of the test.
More colleges and universities superscore the SAT than they do the ACT.
Offered the same day as SAT Subject Tests, which limits testing opportunities for students that want or need to take those tests in order to apply to top-tier U.S. colleges and universities.
ACT dates do not overlap with SAT Subject Test dates.
*Superscoring is when a college or university takes the highest section scores across all test dates to form a higher score than a student might have obtained on any single test date. Each school’s superscoring policy can be found on its admissions website.
Upcoming SAT® dates are listed below. To register, visit College Board or call 866-756-7346. Students with learning differences should call 609-771-7137 for testing accommodations and requirements.
Registration
Test Day
Scores Release
Jul
2020
Aug
2020
AAA
2020
Sep
2020
Oct
2020
AAA
2020
Oct
2020
Nov
2020*
AAA
2020
Nov
2020
Dec
2020
AAA
2020
*Date not available for International testing, only for US-based tests