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The Scholastic Aptitude Test or Scholastic Assessment which is commonly known as
SAT is the basic requirement for admissions in many colleges or universities across
the USA for undergraduate courses. The test is divided into 2 parts SAT I and SAT
II. These tests assess you on your verbal and language abilities and reasoning skills.
The second part has subject tests which assess you on your overall aptitude on various
subjects.
Post 2005, the SAT was modified with a new section for assessment. This test is
conduced 7 times a year. Hence you need to decide a suitable time and register for
the Test. The SAT Prep must begin the moment you have decided to appear for this.
Though passing the SAT is no rocket science but dedicated preparation is needed
to get good results. The SAT has 3 sections in the 1st part namely Critical Reading,
Math and Writing. The entire test is of 3 hour duration.
To begin your SAT prep, you should have a clear idea regarding the test structure,
marks allocated to each section, time allocated and the syllabus. This information
will help you chalk out a systematic plan for your SAT preparation. There are ample
numbers of free practice tests that you can appear for and get an idea about the
actual test. These tests will also help you to brush your skills and improve speed.
For your SAT prep, you should also keep learning new words from the SAT vocabulary
list which will help you comprehend the writing and reading section properly. Also
remember that a good SAT score can also help you get a scholarship. Hence you have
to show enthusiasm and total readiness during each part of the general and subject
tests even if scores of all tests do not matter at every university. Your target
is to be follow the SAT prep schedule and achieve success.
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