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Almost everyone who has started high school has heard of the SAT®<\/sup>. Whether you need help studying for the SAT or just want some more information about what the test is like, you\u2019ve come to the right place!<\/p>\n

This page will cover everything you need to know about the SAT, such as what information the examination covers, the number and type of questions you can expect, and what score you need to pass.<\/p>\n

\nOnline SAT Course<\/a>
\nSAT Study Guide<\/a>
\nSAT Flashcards<\/a>
\nSAT Practice Test<\/a>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>What is the SAT?<\/h2>\n

The SAT exam is a standardized test used for college admissions in the United States. The exam was introduced in 1926 under the name Scholastic Aptitude Test but has since become known simply as the SAT. The test was created to assess high-school students’ readiness for college and to provide colleges with a standard benchmark to evaluate applicants.<\/p>\n

Today, more than 4,000 colleges and universities in the US and 85 other countries use SAT scores to make admission decisions!<\/p>\n

<\/span>Test Outline<\/h2>\n

The SAT contains 98 questions, and you will have 134 minutes to complete it. The majority of SAT questions will be multiple-choice, but there are some questions in the Math section that require you to type your answer instead of choosing from a list of choices.<\/p>\n

The test is divided into two sections:<\/p>\n

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<\/span>1. Reading and Writing (54 questions)<\/h3>\n

In the Reading and Writing section, you will be given 64 minutes to read a selection of passages and respond to questions regarding their content. This section is split into two modules, each containing 27 questions (54 questions total).<\/p>\n

The questions cover four distinct topics:<\/p>\n

Information and Ideas<\/strong>
\nThese questions focus on how well you can comprehend and analyze a passage of text, as well as your ability to interpret and evaluate information and ideas from text and informational graphics.<\/p>\n

Craft and Structure<\/strong>
\nThese questions deal with vocabulary, analysis, and general reasoning skills, ensuring that you understand and can use high-utility words in context and make connections between related texts.<\/p>\n

Expression of Ideas<\/strong>
\nThese questions concentrate on your ability to revise text to make it more effective and meet specific rhetoric goals.<\/p>\n

Standard English Conventions<\/strong>
\nThese questions are based entirely on grammar rules. As such, this skill category will assess your understanding of such concepts as how to properly utilize commas, compose sentences, and similar concepts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

<\/span>2. Math (44 questions)<\/h3>\n

In the Math section, you will be given 70 minutes to answer all 44 questions. This section is also split into two modules, each containing 22 questions, and you will be able to use a calculator on all portions of this section.<\/p>\n

The questions in this section are split into four broad categories:<\/p>\n

Algebra<\/strong>
\nThese questions focus on your ability to analyze and solve linear equations, inequalities, and systems of equations through various methods.<\/p>\n

There are five main types of algebra questions on the SAT:<\/p>\n