Why do we need SAT?
Colleges think that SAT can provide the objective measure of what level students are at across the nations. Whether one is in Indonesia or in America, everyone takes the same test. SAT is a standard test that can measure student’s academic level compared to other students apart from student’s grade and recommendation letters.
Collegeboard’s explanation
SAT Reasoning Test
The SAT Reasoning Test is a measure of the critical thinking skills you’ll need for academic success in college. The SAT assesses how well you analyze and solve problems-skills you learned in school that you’ll need in college. The SAT is typically taken by high school juniors and seniors. Each section of the SAT is scored on a scale of 200-800. It is administered seven times a year in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Territories, and six times a year overseas.
Test Order
Reading Test: 65 minutes, 52 questions
Writing and Language Test: 35 minutes, 44 questions
Math Test-No Calculator: 25 minutes, 20 questions
Math Test-Calculator: 55 minutes, 38 questions
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