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SAT
The SAT is changing in some ways, but these things are staying the same:
Important:
Hey, Seniors You’ll probably take the test before March 2016, which means you’ll take the current SAT.
Your first chance to take the NEW SAT is March 5.
RegisterShow colleges you’ve got what it takes. Sign up for the test that measures the skills you’ve learned in class. Register now.
Wondering about dates and deadlines, fees and fee waivers, colleges that require the SAT Essay, photo ID policies? Get answers to all your registration questions.
You Changed What? You might be surprised by everything that’s new about the new SAT:
Skills Aren’t BoughtThey’re learned — so brush up on your skills with free, personalized practice from Khan Academy®. Seriously, it’s free and it’s official — so click to practice.
Quick Facts
SAT
The SAT is changing in some ways, but these things are staying the same:
- It’s accepted by almost all U.S. colleges.
- It’s typically taken by juniors in the spring and seniors in the fall.
- SAT scores and high school GPA are a powerful combination. Used together, there’s nothing better at predicting potential college success.
Important:
Hey, Seniors You’ll probably take the test before March 2016, which means you’ll take the current SAT.
Your first chance to take the NEW SAT is March 5.
RegisterShow colleges you’ve got what it takes. Sign up for the test that measures the skills you’ve learned in class. Register now.
Wondering about dates and deadlines, fees and fee waivers, colleges that require the SAT Essay, photo ID policies? Get answers to all your registration questions.
You Changed What? You might be surprised by everything that’s new about the new SAT:
- All-new essay — and it’s optional
- No penalty for guessing
- No vocab that you’ll never use again
Skills Aren’t BoughtThey’re learned — so brush up on your skills with free, personalized practice from Khan Academy®. Seriously, it’s free and it’s official — so click to practice.
Quick Facts
- 4 parts: Reading, Writing and Language, Math, and the optional SAT Essay
- 400–1600 score scale
- 3 hours and 50 minutes with the SAT Essay — or 3 hours without it
- 4 answer choices